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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and active noise canceling for a quieter listening experience in noisy environments, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 would be better for you than the Skullcandy Dime. However, the Pi5 S2 has a shorter battery life and is more expensive. On the other hand, if you're looking for value and portability, the Skullcandy Dime offers smaller earbuds at a budget-friendly price. Choose them if you're satisfied with decent sound quality and a longer battery life, but note that they lack active noise cancellation and are less suited for air travel due to their lower noise isolation quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
- The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has no clear advantages over the Skullcandy Dime.
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.7
5.7
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
5.3
4.8
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$27
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $149 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | 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 | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
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Major HiFi
Chris Golembeski | January 2023
"Bowers and Wilkins isn’t looking to make an obscure, premium wireless bud catered specifically towards audiophiles. Instead, it seems apparent that they’re going for the crown: a cool and popular look, an easy and comfortable fit, and an engaging stage with a great balance that is perfectly suited for mainstream listeners and audiophiles alike."
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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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