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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Ear Stick offers better overall sound quality and mic quality, which will be significant for music and calls. They also have a low latency mode, making them suitable for gaming and watching videos. If you exercise or are around dust and moisture, these earbuds are sweatproof and dustproof. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime is more budget-friendly and provides a closed design which offers better noise isolation, and they are highly portable with a greater overall battery life when combined with their case. However, their sound quality and latency may not be as optimized as the Ear Stick for certain activities like gaming. Choose the "Nothing" Ear Stick for a higher quality audio and call experience if budget permits or if you're planning to use them in environments prone to moisture and dust. Opt for the Skullcandy Dime if affordability, portability, and longer battery life are your priorities, and you're okay with a slight tradeoff in certain aspects of performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.1
4.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
8.6
6.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
TV and Video
7.5
5.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$65
$26
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $65 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $26.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to be only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$65 | $26 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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 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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