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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you value top-notch sound quality and a wide soundstage for a more immersive music experience, the Sennheiser HD600 would be the better choice, albeit at a higher price point. However, it's important to note they are wired and have an open-backed design which doesn't isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments or on-the-go listening. Conversely, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds offer good portability and noise isolation, wireless convenience, and are more suitable for exercise, thanks to being sweatproof. They have a lower price but don't match the Sennheisers in sound quality or comfort for extended use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
  • Excellent for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Very 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

9.3
HD600
Dime 2
6.0
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.

Gaming

7.0
HD600
Dime 2
4.7
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
HD600
Dime 2
5.2
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

TV and Video

8.9
HD600
Dime 2
5.1
The Sennheiser HD600 is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
HD600
Dime 2
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD600 is poor.

Battery

N/A
HD600
Dime 2
3.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD600 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$350
HD600
Dime 2
$30
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The Sennheiser HD600 has a price of $350 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.

Build Quality

9.0
HD600
Dime 2
8.5
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.0
HD600
Dime 2
4.8
The Sennheiser HD600 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.

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How the Sennheiser HD600 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Sennheiser HD600Skullcandy Dime 2
Sennheiser HD600Skullcandy Dime 2

GENERAL

Price
$350
$30
Brand
SennheiserSkullcandy
Release Date
January 1, 1997February 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/106/10
Phone Calls Score
5/104.8/10
Gaming Score
7/104.8/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/105.2/10
Exercise Score
4.5/106.8/10

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
2.5/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A6/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
258.5 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Headphonesty

Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."

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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