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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're willing to invest in higher quality audio for music listening and gaming, and need advanced features like active noise cancelling and lossless codec support, then the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 may be the better option for you. They offer very good overall sound quality and comfort, and they're suitable for exercise with their sweatproof certification. However, they're heavier and have a shorter battery life for earbuds alone compared to the Skullcandy Dime 2. In contrast, if you're looking for a more affordable option that's extremely portable and great for air travel, the Skullcandy Dime 2 could be your choice, but be aware they don't have active noise cancellation, lossless codec support, and their sound quality for gaming and music is rated lower. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
Very good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Key differences
Music
8.4/10
6.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.6/10
4.7/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7/10
5.1/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
5.2/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
"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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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