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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and often travel by air, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC headphones offer excellent noise reduction and are comfortable for long periods. However, they may not be the best for gaming or watching TV due to poorer scores in those areas. The Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are more budget-friendly, sweatproof, and offer very good overall sound quality, making them suitable for exercise and on-the-go use with their exceptional portability. The Jbuds Lux ANC are over-ear and have a detachable cable, which can be a plus for durability and versatility. Decide based on whether you prefer the noise cancellation and comfort of over-ear headphones or the affordability and compactness of earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC.
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
4.7
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Battery
70.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
6.0
6.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.1
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 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 2 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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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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 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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