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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you require headphones for a variety of activities including music, calls, gaming, and TV, and value excellent sound quality, noise isolation, and have a high-end budget, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro would suit you better. Its Active Noise Cancelling and integration with Neurable AI technology for focus tracking and optimized daily activities, as well as a higher sound quality, make it a premium option for both work and leisure. On the other hand, if you are looking for something more affordable, portable, and primarily need earbuds for casual listening or short commutes, the Skullcandy Dime 2 would be more appropriate, though they offer less impressive sound quality and are not as versatile for different uses like gaming or TV watching. The Skullcandy Dime 2 is also sweatproof making them a viable option for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
Good for music
Very good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro.
Key differences
Music
7.8/10
6.0/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3/10
4.7/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8/10
4.8/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
5.2/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
9.3/10
5.1/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
32.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
$30
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The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has a price of $649 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
"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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