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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality music experience and decent performance for gaming, the JBL Tune Flex would be more suitable due to its better overall sound quality and low latency mode. However, for budget-conscious customers or those who need excellent portability for activities like exercise or travel, the more affordable Skullcandy Dime 2 excels with its compact size and better battery life. The JBL Tune Flex offers active noise cancelling which is useful for air travel or noisy environments, whereas the Skullcandy Dime 2 lacks this feature but is optimized for durability with a higher durability score. If taking calls or attending meetings is a key part of your earbuds usage, neither of these options excel in mic quality, though the JBL Tune Flex offers a fair performance compared to the poor performance of the Skullcandy Dime 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune Flex.
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.0
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
4.7
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.8
The JBL Tune Flex is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.2
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.1
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune Flex has a price of $60 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The JBL Tune Flex and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune Flex and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Flex | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune Flex
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MajorHiFi
Gabby Bloch | May 2023
"JBL is offering a similar design and arguably better resolution than the more expensive AirPods 3rd Generation. Add to that a comfortable and versatile fit, an equalizer and pretty decent ANC, and you’ve got a quality wireless earphone. I would have loved longer battery life and more crystal calls, but for the price, you can’t complain. A solid deal overall."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Sound Guys
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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