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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is known for exceptional music listening quality, superior sound, and comfort, making it ideal for audiophiles who seek clarity and detail in their audio experience without built-in controls. However, if you plan to use them for calls, gaming, or TV, their performance is not as strong, and they come with a premium price. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime offers better value with good overall sound, a comfortable fit, and useful features like built-in controls and a microphone for calls, at a budget-friendly price. They are wireless, exercise-friendly, and highly portable, but their audio performance won't match that of the Moondrop Blessing 2. Choose the Moondrop Blessing 2 for top-notch music listening or the Skullcandy Dime for versatile use and greater affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.7
5.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
6.7
4.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.1
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.2
5.3
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$320
$16
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $320 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Moondrop Blessing 2
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Headphones.com
Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
Skullcandy Dime
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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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