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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch noise isolation and comfort for extended periods, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are your best bet, especially for air travel or exercise. However, they come at a higher price and have longer charging times. On the other hand, the budget-friendly Skullcandy Dime is more portable, charges faster, and performs decently for casual music listening, calls, and podcasts. They lack active noise canceling and have a shorter battery life, making them less ideal for noisy environments or extended use without charging. Ultimately, your choice should be guided by the importance of noise isolation, comfort, and battery life versus price and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.4
5.7
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.8
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2
5.3
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$16
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
Build Quality
9.2
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
Skullcandy Dime
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Tim Gideon | April 2021
"For $25, the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds deliver a powerful, balanced, rich, and bright sound signature. There’s really not much else to talk about, but the audio is better than you would expect for the price."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
About Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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