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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're considering cost and portability, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are budget-friendly and highly portable, making them ideal for commuting and traveling. However, they may not be the best choice for immersive audio experiences, given their lower sound quality; they also lack features like virtual surround and active noise canceling, which can be important for certain activities. The Razer Kraken V3 headphones, while a larger investment, provide very good sound quality and a boom microphone, which can be beneficial for gaming and calls. Their over-ear design and active noise canceling offer a more immersive experience for music and video, though they are less portable and not suitable for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
4.7
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
5.2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.0
5.1
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Razer Kraken V3 are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The Razer Kraken V3 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken V3 | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 325 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Razer Kraken V3
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Soundguys
Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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