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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and comfort are your main considerations, go with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless as they offer better overall sound and are more comfortable for longer periods. However, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is a budget-friendlier option, better for passive noise isolation, and more portable due to its smaller size. The Razer is more suitable for gaming due to low latency mode but the Skullcandy may not perform as well. For extended use, such as during travel or exercise, both offer similar performance, but the Hammerhead has slightly better battery life. Neither supports wireless charging, so cable charging is the way to go. 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 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.
Key differences
Music
6.6
6.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.6
4.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.4
4.8
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
5.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
6.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$95
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.2
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.7
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 8.5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | |
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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 2
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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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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