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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 offers excellent noise isolation, premium build quality, and features such as active noise cancelling and aptX low latency codec, making them suitable for travel and high-fidelity audio experiences. They perform very well for calls and meetings, and come with a portable case that supports wireless charging. Conversely, the Skullcandy Dime 2, while more budget-friendly, provides better sound quality for music, longer battery life, and is highly portable with a smaller charging case, but they lack active noise cancelling and are not optimized for calls or high-quality audio codecs. Therefore, if you prioritize high-end features and better call quality, go for the Bowers and Wilkins PI7, but if you want value for money and better music listening, consider the Skullcandy Dime 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Bowers and Wilkins PI7.
Key differences
Music
6.8
6.0
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.1
4.7
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
6.8
5.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Cost
$399
$30
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$200
$300
$400
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
4.8
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
5.2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Battery
3.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 8.5 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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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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