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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and use during exercise, the Jlab Go Air Sport would be a suitable choice due to its longer battery life and sweatproof certification. However, for those seeking a lighter option with a smaller earbud size for possibly greater in-ear comfort, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is more fitting. Both options may not provide the best sound quality for music or calls, so if audio fidelity is your main concern, you might want to consider other models. Neither model supports low latency features, making them less ideal for gaming or watching videos where audio sync is critical. If budget is your main constraint, the Skullcandy Dime 2 generally costs less, albeit with a tradeoff in battery life and moisture protection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Key differences
Gaming
5.4/10
4.7/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8/10
5.1/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Jlab Go Air Sport are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
"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."
"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 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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