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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips SHP9500 offers an open-design for a natural sound experience and superior overall sound quality, which makes them excellent for music and TV, but they are not suitable for noisy environments or exercise due to their size and lack of noise isolation. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime is a budget-friendly, portable choice with good call quality, making them suitable for calls, meetings, and use during exercise due to being sweatproof, but their overall sound quality and gaming experience are not as immersive as the Philips. If budget is a concern and you need something for on-the-go use, including exercise, Skullcandy Dime is a practical option. If you prioritize sound quality for music and TV in quieter environments, Philips SHP9500 would be the better choice despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
5.7
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
7.2
4.8
The Philips SHP9500 is good 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 Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
7.1
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
TV and Video
9.0
5.3
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent 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 Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$48
$27
$0
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$20
$30
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$50
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $27.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Philips SHP9500 and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $27 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headphones Lab
Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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 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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