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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you appreciate premium sound quality with a wide soundstage, go for the Philips Fidelio X2HR; they're better suited for relaxed listening and are more comfortable for long sessions. However, they're bulkier, not portable, and lack a microphone for calls. Meanwhile, the Skullcandy Dime is a budget-friendly choice, offering decent sound in a compact, portable form, with built-in controls and a microphone, making them a better option for calls and exercise. They're also sweatproof, better suited for outdoor use, and work wirelessly, which the Fidelio X2HR does not. However, they won't match the Fidelio X2HR in terms of sound quality and comfort. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
5.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
4.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
7.1
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
5.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

N/A
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
3.5 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
$27
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
Dime
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRSkullcandy Dime
Philips Fidelio X2HRSkullcandy Dime

GENERAL

Price
$140
$27
Brand
PhilipsSkullcandy
Release Date
September 1, 2014March 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/105.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5/106.2/10
Gaming Score
7.1/104.8/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/105.4/10
Exercise Score
4.5/106.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A3.5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A12

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Liquid Audio

Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

Skullcandy Dime

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PC Magazine

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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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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