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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a high-fidelity listening experience with a spacious soundstage, the HifiMan Sundara headphones are the superior choice but come with a higher price tag and are not recommended for calls and meetings or use during exercise, whereas the Skullcandy Dime earbuds are more affordable and practical for everyday use. The Sundaras, being over-ear and open-back, offer unparalleled sound quality and comfort but lack built-in controls and a microphone, making them unsuitable for interactive tasks. On the other hand, the Dime earbuds provide more portability, sweatproof certification, and a built-in mic, which is handy for calls and on-the-go activities, albeit with a trade-off in overall sound quality and soundstage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
5.7
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
7.2
4.8
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.1
The HifiMan Sundara and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the HifiMan Sundara is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.8
5.3
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$279
$29
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $29.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.2
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and HifiMan Sundara both have very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Sundara and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Sundara | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $29 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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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