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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Dime are budget earbuds that are significantly less expensive compared to the Soundcore Space Q45, which are midrange-priced headphones. If price is your main concern, the Dimes may appeal to you, but keep in mind they are earbuds with a stem design and are suited for casual music listening and exercise use, with satisfactory sound quality and a good build. Meanwhile, the Soundcore Space Q45 offers slightly better overall sound quality and superior soundstage, making them more suitable for an immersive audio experience. They are over-ear headphones, likely more comfortable for extended use, include active noise cancelling for quiet listening environments like air travel, and have app equalization features, giving you more control over your audio experience. However, the Q45's have a lower score for calls and meetings, so if that's a priority, you may lean towards the Dimes. The Soundcore also offers a longer battery life but at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.7
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
4.8
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for gaming, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.2
4.9
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
5.9
The Skullcandy Dime is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Battery
3.5 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$16
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Dime has a price of $16 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.3
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$16 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3.5 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
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 | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.5 Grams | 294.8 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 Q45
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Sound Guys
Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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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