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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're considering audio quality and gaming, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are superior, with better sound quality and a low latency mode that's great for gaming. They also have a longer battery life and more features, like active noise cancelling and touch controls. However, the Skullcandy Dime is more budget-friendly and still provides decent sound, with an added advantage in portability due to their smaller charging case. If cost is a major factor and you're looking for something simple for casual listening, the Dime might be the more acceptable choice. But for a richer audio experience and gaming suitability, investing in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless would be better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
5.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
8.6
4.8
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
5.4
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.1
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
6.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$95
$16
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
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Build Quality
8.7
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Dime both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Skullcandy Dime compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Shopping
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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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