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Updated January 10, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you prioritize call quality and use with Android devices, the Google Pixel Buds A Series offers higher performance in these areas, along with better overall sound quality and comfort. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 excels in durability and battery life within the case. While the Google Pixel Buds are more expensive, they are optimized for Android and feature a low latency mode, which is essential for videos and gaming. The Skullcandy Dime 2, despite being more affordable, does lack these specialized features for Android and low latency. Both options are similarly portable and offer sweat resistance for exercise, but neither provides active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6/10
4.7/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.5/10
4.8/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4/10
5.2/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.1/10
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
"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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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