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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and battery life, you may lean towards the Skullcandy Dime 2 because they are more comfortable to wear for prolonged periods and offer a longer battery life. However, the JBL Quantum 100 is better for gaming, due to having a higher score in that area and a boom mic that tends to offer superior voice quality for in-game communication. The Dime 2 wins on portability, being more compact and thus easier to take on the go. The Dime 2 also supports wireless features, which the JBL Quantum 100 lacks, making them more convenient for mobile use but they trade-off with a lower comfort score for extended use compared to the Dime 2. So, if gaming and voice communication are your priorities, the JBL might suit you better, but for general use, especially when out and about, you might prefer the Skullcandy Dime 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.0
6.0
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
4.7
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.5
4.8
The JBL Quantum 100 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the JBL Quantum 100 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
5.2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.1
5.1
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$40
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $40 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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JBL Quantum 100
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Wes Davis | July 2023
"I appreciate a functional piece of tech as much as I do gear on the bleeding edge, and the JBL Quantum 100 certainly falls in the former category. The sound is reasonably good, the built-in microphone is surprisingly reliable and it has a thoughtful design for the price. It lacks the convenience of Bluetooth, sure, but sometimes it’s nice not to have to worry about the finicky nature of wireless communication and go with good old hard-wired tech."
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 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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