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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer a less expensive option, Skullcandy Dime could be suitable, but you'll compromise on battery life and comfort. Jlab Go Air Sport, although more expensive, offers better comfort, battery life, and is sweatproof, which makes it a better choice for exercise and outdoor activities. Both have similar audio qualities, but if microphone quality is a priority for you during calls or meetings, the Jlab might be the better bet despite the higher cost. Neither is particularly well-suited for immersive music listening, gaming, or TV due to their poor soundstage and overall sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4/10
4.8/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.2/10
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
7.1/10
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime and Jlab Go Air Sport are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$16
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $20 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
"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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