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Updated April 10, 2024·
budget earbuds with their own sets of strengths and compromises. Choose the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS if you prefer wired earbuds with excellent build quality, good comfort, and decent sound for various audio content, including music, gaming, and TV. These are not sweatproof or dustproof and lack wireless capability, making them less ideal for exercise and on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 offers a very good overall sound quality in a truly wireless form factor, which is perfect for those prioritizing portability and use during exercise, thanks to their sweatproof design. However, they have limited soundstage, lower mic quality, and aren't the best choice for gaming or watching TV due to poorer performance in those areas. Neither model supports active noise cancelling, so if that's a priority, you may want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.6
6.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is somewhat better.
Gaming
7.9
4.7
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
4.8
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
5.2
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.2
5.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2018 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | December 2021
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
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 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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