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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choose the JBL Tune 660NC if you prefer on-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, longer battery life, and appreciate a higher build quality. The Tune 660NC headphones also fold for easier storage and include a detachable cable. However, if budget is a major concern and you prefer compact earbuds, the Skullcandy Dime is more affordable, incredibly portable, and has a good fit for exercise, though it lacks noise cancelling and has shorter battery life. Keep in mind the Skullcandy Dime is better optimized for different ear sizes with secure fit accessories, while the JBL might provide a more immersive audio experience for music and air travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Skullcandy Dime.
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
4.8
The JBL Tune 660NC and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime is somewhat better.
Battery
42.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$27
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$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune 660NC to be only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The JBL Tune 660NC and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 660NC and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune 660NC
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
Skullcandy Dime
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Tim Gideon | April 2021
"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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