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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality is a priority, the Jabra Elite 4 offers a very good overall experience, but for a friendly budget, the Skullcandy Dime 2 also has very good sound. The Elite 4 has active noise cancelling for quieter environments, and they're also sweatproof and dustproof, making them better for exercise, whereas the Dime 2 does not offer these features. If frequent calls are a part of your routine, Jabra's mic quality is superior. For traveling, Jabra has longer battery life and a more compact case, but Skullcandy charges faster. Skullcandy is optimal for Android users and AAC codec-friendly devices, while Jabra provides a customizable app experience. If durability and the ability to exercise without concern for sweat are important, the Jabra Elite 4 would be the better choice, however, if you're looking for an affordable, Android-optimized option with a small form factor, the Skullcandy Dime 2 could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite 4.
Key differences
Music
6.6
6.0
The Jabra Elite 4 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4
4.7
The Jabra Elite 4 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.8
4.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
5.2
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
5.1
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite 4 to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jabra Elite 4
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SoundGuys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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