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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior noise isolation, longer battery life, and a more robust build, along with features like active noise canceling and aptX Low Latency for better synchronization with video content, the Sennheiser 450BT headphones would be the better choice. On the other hand, if portability, comfort, and a smaller form factor are more important to you, particularly for exercise or travel, and you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds might suit you better, although they lack active noise canceling and low latency features. Keep in mind that the Sennheisers provide a slightly less immersive sound quality compared to the Skullcandy Dime 2, which rates higher in that regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser 450BT.
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
4.7
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
4.8
The Sennheiser 450BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.2
The Sennheiser 450BT is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
5.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
27.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$90
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Sennheiser 450BT has a price of $90 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
6.0
The Sennheiser 450BT and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both only fair for music.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Sennheiser 450BT both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 450BT | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 27.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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) | 240.4 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Lily Katz | March 2022
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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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