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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Dime earbuds are wireless, more portable, and better for exercise, with a smaller design and sweatproof certification. However, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones have superior overall sound quality, a better microphone, and are more suitable for gaming, calls, and listening to audiobooks. While the Skullcandy Dime is less expensive and has a higher comfort score, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 excels in build quality and noise isolation. If budget is a key factor and you're looking for something to use on the go, the Dime may be the better choice, but if sound quality and microphone performance are priorities, especially for home use, the Recon 70 is the recommended option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.7
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Gaming
4.8
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Phone Calls
6.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Dime is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Skullcandy Dime are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.3
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.6
The Skullcandy Dime is only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
3.5 Hours
N/A
The Skullcandy Dime has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$29
$40
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Skullcandy Dime has a price of $29 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$29 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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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