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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and comfort, the Koss KSC75 may be the better choice as they are known for their impressive audio performance, particularly in their price range, and their lightweight, open-back design makes them comfortable for extended listening sessions. However, they have an on-ear clip design that not everyone finds secure, and they aren't ideal for noisy environments due to sound leakage. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime offers a more modern true wireless design, providing convenience and a more secure fit for active use with no wires to manage. They are also generally more suitable for use in noisy environments due to their in-ear design, which offers some passive noise isolation. However, the audio quality may not match that of the Koss, and true wireless earbuds require battery charging, which could be inconvenient for long periods of use. So, if your primary concern is budget and sound quality for home use, go for the Koss KSC75; if convenience and a secure fit for an active lifestyle matter more, consider the Skullcandy Dime. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.3
5.7
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
6.4
4.8
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.3
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$27
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
7.1
The Koss KSC75 and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 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) | 45.3 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
Skullcandy Dime
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PC Magazine
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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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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