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JLab Go Air Pop
Skullcandy Dime
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Updated April 11, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you prioritize longer battery life and use during exercise or air travel, JLab Go Air Pop would be suitable as they offer superior battery life and are sweatproof, making them ideal for active use. On the other hand, if you prefer a bit of cost saving and need earbuds optimized for AAC codec, which improves sound quality for Apple devices, the Skullcandy Dime may be better, although they have a shorter battery life. Both have a fair noise isolation and are similarly durable, but neither supports lossless codec or has active noise cancelling, so they might not be the best for audiophiles or noisy environments. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the JLab Go Air Pop cost $25 and the Skullcandy Dime cost $22.
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
5.7
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.8
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.3
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime are both only fair for noise reduction.
Cost
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$27
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The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Spec Comparison
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| JLab Go Air Pop | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 6.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 12 | |
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 | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 3.9 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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 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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