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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a full-size headphone experience with higher overall sound quality, better construction, and a longer battery life that's suitable for long listening sessions and includes wireless charging, consider the Marshall Major IV despite its higher price. However, if portability, comfort, and a stem form factor for earbuds are more important to you, and you require features like sweat resistance and a microphone optimized for calls, the Skullcandy Dime 2 could be the better, more affordable choice. Keep in mind that the Skullcandy also offers better app support for Android devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Skullcandy Dime 2.
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Marshall Major IV.
Key differences
Music
6.6
6.0
The Marshall Major IV and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4
4.7
The Marshall Major IV and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.8
4.8
The Marshall Major IV and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.2
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
5.1
The Marshall Major IV and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Marshall Major IV
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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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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