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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and comfortable over-ear wear for long flights or commutes, the JBL Live 770NC with active noise cancelling is suitable, but they're less portable and pricier. The Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are far more budget-friendly and compact, ideal for portability and exercise, though they lack noise cancellation and are not the best choice for immersive sound experiences or clear calls. If gaming or watching TV is important, both have poor scores in those areas; if sound quality for music is key, JBL may be your choice, but for a tight budget and on-the-go use, consider Skullcandy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JBL Live 770NC.
Key differences
Music
7.4
6.0
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
4.7
The JBL Live 770NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Live 770NC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
5.2
The JBL Live 770NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live 770NC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8
5.1
The JBL Live 770NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Live 770NC is somewhat better.
Battery
76.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$130
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The JBL Live 770NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Live 770NC to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 770NC | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 76 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 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) | 220 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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