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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option and prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Skullcandy Dime is significantly less expensive, sweatproof, and has a smaller earbud carry size which makes it very portable. However, the Soundcore Space A40 offers better overall sound quality, more effective noise isolation, and supports wireless charging and a longer battery life. The A40 also features an app with an equalizer and controls customization, useful for tailoring your listening experience. The Dime might not be as comfortable for long listening sessions due to lower comfort and sound quality scores compared to the A40. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.7
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
6.2
4.8
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
4.9
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$16
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Skullcandy Dime has a price of $16 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Space A40 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.3
5.3
The Soundcore Space A40 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Soundcore Space A40 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$16 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.5 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Skullcandy Dime
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PC Magazine
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."
Soundcore Space A40
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Sound Guys
Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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