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Updated January 10, 2024·

The HifiMan Edition XS are over-ear, wired headphones known for excellent sound quality and soundstage, which are ideal for an immersive music experience. However, they're not suitable for exercise or travel due to their size and open design. In contrast, the Skullcandy Dime earbuds are a budget-friendly, portable option with good noise isolation. They're wireless and convenient for calls, meetings, and exercising. They offer balanced performance for various content but don't match the HifiMan's sound quality. If budget isn't a concern and sound is a priority, go for HifiMan, but for versatile, everyday use, consider Skullcandy Dime. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
  • Very good for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

8.8
Edition XS
Dime
5.7
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Gaming

7.4
Edition XS
Dime
4.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Phone Calls

5.0
Edition XS
Dime
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Edition XS
Dime
7.1
The HifiMan Edition XS and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the HifiMan Edition XS is somewhat better.

TV and Video

9.5
Edition XS
Dime
5.3
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Edition XS
Dime
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.

Battery

N/A
Edition XS
Dime
3.5 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$269
Edition XS
Dime
$29
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The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $29.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
Edition XS
Dime
8.5
The HifiMan Edition XS and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.

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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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HifiMan Edition XSSkullcandy Dime
HifiMan Edition XSSkullcandy Dime

GENERAL

Price
$269
$29
Brand
HifiManSkullcandy
Release Date
December 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.9/105.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/106.2/10
Gaming Score
7.5/104.8/10
TV and Video Score
9.5/105.4/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A3.5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A12

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.6/107/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
421 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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HifiMan Edition XS

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Headphonesty

Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."

Skullcandy Dime

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PC Magazine

Tim Gideon | April 2021
"For $25, the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds deliver a powerful, balanced, rich, and bright sound signature. There’s really not much else to talk about, but the audio is better than you would expect for the price."

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About HifiMan

HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.

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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