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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offers superior sound quality, a more comfortable fit, and active noise cancellation, perfect for immersive music experiences and noisy environments, but because of their price, they are a higher investment, and their larger size can be less convenient for some. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Dime 2 are more budget-friendly, with a smaller design for portability and easier storage, and they come with a longer battery life; however, they may not match the audio quality of the Sennheisers, and lack active noise cancellation, which could be less suitable for use in loud places. If you prioritize sound quality and features over price and a compact size, the Sennheiser would be the better option, but if you're looking for value and portability without the premium features, the Skullcandy Dime 2 would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Good for exercise
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2.
Key differences
Gaming
5.3/10
4.7/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.2/10
4.8/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4/10
5.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$195
$30
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The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has a price of $195 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.2/10
8.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
"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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