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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between Sennheiser HD800S and Skullcandy Dime, consider that the Sennheiser offers superior sound quality and a more immersive listening experience, suitable for audiophiles and professional use. It has a larger soundstage and precise imaging, ideal for enjoying high-fidelity music. However, it requires a proper audio setup and may not be as portable due to its size and open-back design, which leaks sound and lets ambient noise in. On the other hand, Skullcandy Dime is considerably more budget-friendly and offers good quality for casual listening. They are compact, portable, and have a closed design that isolates noise better, making them convenient for use on the go. If a microphone and ease of transport are important to you, the Skullcandy Dime is the practical option, whereas if you prioritize audio quality and are prepared to invest more, the Sennheiser HD800S would be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.9
5.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
7.5
4.8
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.2
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
7.1
The Sennheiser HD800S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime is good.
TV and Video
9.7
5.3
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.5 Hours
The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$1,400
$16
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Sennheiser HD800S has a price of $1,400 and the Skullcandy Dime costs $16.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Sennheiser HD800S has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD800S | Skullcandy Dime |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $16 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2015 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 371.9 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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Tim Gideon | April 2021
"For $25, the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds deliver a powerful, balanced, rich, and bright sound signature. There’s really not much else to talk about, but the audio is better than you would expect for the price."
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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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