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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise canceling and better build quality for air travel or commuting, opt for the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC; however, they are less portable than the compact Skullcandy Dime. The Dime is suitable for exercise with its sweatproof certification and provides virtual surround sound, which the JLab lacks. The JLab has an over-ear design that may be more comfortable for longer sessions, but if budget is a concern, the Skullcandy Dime offers decent sound and comfort at a lower price, though with less effective noise isolation and no active noise canceling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
4.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$16
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$20
$40
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$80
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
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Key similarities
Music
6.0
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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