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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and comfort, especially for long listening sessions, you might prefer the Skullcandy Dime 2. They also offer a higher noise isolation which can be beneficial for listening in noisy environments. However, if you need headphones during exercise, the Shokz OpenMove, with their bone conduction technology, allow outside sounds to be heard for safety reasons, and are both sweatproof and dustproof. The OpenMove is suitable for calls with better microphone quality, and they are a unique option for those who experience discomfort with in-ear or over-ear designs. Choose the Dime 2 for better overall music listening experience or the OpenMove for exercising with better awareness of your surroundings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
4.8
6.0
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8
4.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.2
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Shokz OpenMove has a price of $80 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
4.7
The Shokz OpenMove and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.0
5.1
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and Skullcandy Dime 2 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Shokz OpenMove | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Shokz | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 4.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 29 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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 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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