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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Tune 760NC offers better noise isolation with active noise cancelling, making it a solid choice for air travel and environments with a lot of background noise. They are over-ear headphones, which usually provide a more immersive experience but are less portable than earbuds. Also, they have a longer battery life for extended listening sessions without needing a charge. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is a more budget-friendly option with a smaller form factor and higher comfort score, ideal for long-term wear and use during exercise due to being sweatproof. While they also provide good sound quality, they lack the noise-canceling feature and have shorter battery life, which may require more frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune 760NC.
Key differences
Gaming
5.4/10
4.7/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
5.2/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6/10
5.1/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Battery
40.9 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$30
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The JBL Tune 760NC has a price of $70 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
"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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