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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and long sessions of music listening, the HyperX Cloud II is the better option due to its superior comfort and microphone quality, making it great for calls and gaming. However, if portability and use during exercise are key for you, the Skullcandy Dime, being truly wireless and more sweat-resistant, would be more suitable. The Cloud II is a wired, over-ear headphone with better sound quality and build quality, but lacks wireless convenience and is not as exercise-friendly as the Dime, which is a more budget-friendly earbud with moderate sound quality and noise isolation, but less suited for immersive gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
8.6
4.8
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5
6.2
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
5.3
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime and HyperX Cloud II are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$29
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $29.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime and HyperX Cloud II are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HyperX Cloud II | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $29 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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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