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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Live Free NC+ offers better overall sound quality and additional features like active noise cancelling which are absent in the Skullcandy Dime. These earbuds are also more suitable for air travel and have wireless charging capabilities, but they are heavier and larger, possibly affecting comfort during prolonged use. Conversely, the Skullcandy Dime earbuds are notably more affordable, lighter, and very portable, making them a practical choice for everyday casual listening and use during exercise. However, they provide a shorter battery life, and you would miss out on noise-cancelling for environments where that is important. Choose the JBL Live Free NC+ for higher audio quality and features or the Skullcandy Dime for a budget-friendly, portable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
Good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
The Skullcandy Dime has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Free NC+.
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.6/10
6.2/10
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4/10
7.1/10
The JBL Live Free NC+ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$16
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Live Free NC+ has a price of $60 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
"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 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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