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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones with high sound quality for music and calls, and comfortable for air travel with active noise canceling, the Earfun Wave Pro may be worth the additional cost. However, if portability, optimized use during exercise, and a lower price are more important to you, especially if you're using them in noisy environments or prioritize earbud convenience, the Skullcandy Dime 2 might be the better choice despite a lower overall sound quality. The Earfun also includes a detachable cable for wired listening and longer battery life, while the Skullcandy is more suitable for Android users with a compact carry size. Both support AAC codec for better sound quality on Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
Good for music
Excellent for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
6.0/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.7/10
4.7/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0/10
4.8/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
5.2/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0/10
5.1/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
80.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
"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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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