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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sennheiser HD 400S, being over-ear headphones, are better for immersive music and gaming experiences due to their superior soundstage and comfort, but be aware they have wires and are heavier, which may not be as convenient for mobile use. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 are wireless earbuds that are more portable and suitable for use during exercise, also offering water and sweat resistance, but they have lower mic quality and might not provide as rich a sound experience as the Sennheisers. If budget is a concern, the Skullcandy Dime 2 is the more affordable option, while the Sennheiser HD 400S could offer a higher quality experience at a higher price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
  • Good for music
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.1
HD 400S
Dime 2
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.

Gaming

8.6
HD 400S
Dime 2
4.7
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.2
HD 400S
Dime 2
4.8
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.6
HD 400S
Dime 2
5.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

TV and Video

7.6
HD 400S
Dime 2
5.1
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
HD 400S
Dime 2
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.

Battery

N/A
HD 400S
Dime 2
3.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$50
HD 400S
Dime 2
$30
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$10

$20

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$50

The Sennheiser HD 400S has a price of $50 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
HD 400S
Dime 2
8.5
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.

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How the Sennheiser HD 400S and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Sennheiser HD 400SSkullcandy Dime 2
Sennheiser HD 400SSkullcandy Dime 2

GENERAL

Price
$50
$30
Brand
SennheiserSkullcandy
Release Date
January 1, 2019February 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.2/106/10
Phone Calls Score
8.2/104.8/10
Gaming Score
8.7/104.8/10
TV and Video Score
7.7/105.2/10
Exercise Score
4.2/106.8/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A3 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2
Case Battery Life
N/A8.5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
8.5/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
213 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Headphone Dungeon

Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for 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 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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