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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
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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
Music
8.8/10
5.7/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
7.4/10
4.8/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
6.2/10
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9/10
7.1/10
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
9.5/10
5.3/10
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$29
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $29.
"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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the HifiMan Edition XS or the Skullcandy Dime
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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