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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X offers exceptional sound quality for music and gaming, along with a great microphone, making them ideal for immersive experiences and multitasking during calls or meetings. They're designed as wired over-ear headphones, which can be less portable but provide an open and spacious soundstage. On the other hand, Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are wireless and very portable, with good noise isolation, better suited for exercise and travel. While more budget-friendly, they sacrifice some sound and mic quality and might not be the best choice for gaming or professional calls. Choose EPOS PC38X for premium sound and gaming, and Skullcandy Dime 2 for convenience and portability on a budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5/10
6.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
10.0/10
4.7/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0/10
4.8/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
5.2/10
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0/10
5.1/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$125
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $125 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
"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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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