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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize better sound quality and are willing to invest more, the JBL Live Pro 2 would be the better choice with a generally better performance in this area. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and can overlook slightly lower sound performance, the Skullcandy Dime 2 would be a cost-effective alternative. Both have integrated microphones, but the JBLs offer additional features such as active noise cancellation which the Skullcandy lack, enhancing your listening experience in noisy environments. Keep in mind that while the JBLs are more expensive, the added benefits could be worthwhile if you value higher sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Pro 2.
Key differences
Gaming
5.3/10
4.7/10
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8/10
5.2/10
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
6.5/10
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
8.3 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $150 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
"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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