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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want better overall sound quality and appreciate more natural soundstage, consider the KZ ZSN Pro; however, they are wired and lack a microphone for calls. The Skullcandy Dime offers wireless convenience, a microphone for calls, and better optimization for exercise with a sweatproof design, but they have a lower overall sound quality and a less expansive soundstage. The Skullcandy Dime is also more portable due to their smaller size and offers longer battery life for longer use without charging. Choose the KZ ZSN Pro for a focus on sound and the Skullcandy Dime for convenience and lifestyle use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
6.0
4.8
The KZ ZSN Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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Cost
$25
$27
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$20
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The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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KZ ZSN Pro
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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