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Updated January 10, 2024·
The KZ ZSN Pro is a wired earbud with a detachable cable, offering better sound quality for music and slightly better performance for TV and video. These are well-suited for critical listening due to their better overall sound quality but are less convenient for exercise and outdoor activities due to the wired design.
On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is a wireless earbud with a higher comfort score and built-in microphone quality, making it more suitable for calls and meetings. These earbuds are also more portable, score higher for use during exercise, air travel, and come with features such as sweat resistance, which the KZ ZSN Pro lacks. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a shorter battery life but offers a more versatile and convenient experience for on-the-go users. 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 2
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7/10
6.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
6.0/10
4.7/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1/10
4.8/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4/10
5.1/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.5/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $25 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
"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."
"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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