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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t offers a secure fit for exercise, excellent build and durability, and a satisfying overall sound with the convenience of wireless charging. While slightly older and higher priced, they excel in use during activities and provide features like active noise canceling, app customization, and water resistance. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2, while newer and more budget-friendly, offers superior comfort and better sound quality but lacks active noise canceling. They're less feature-rich and are not as well-suited for intense activities or customization through an app, but they're very portable and may serve casual listeners well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite Active 75t.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
5.2/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
7.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$30
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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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