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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are significantly lower in price than the Soundcore Life Q20 headphones, lending them an advantage for budget-conscious buyers. They are highly portable, making them a good choice if you're often on the move, and they provide a snug fit for exercise use. The Dime 2's also support AAC codec, which offers better audio quality for Apple devices. However, the Soundcore Life Q20 boasts active noise cancelling which the Dime 2 lacks, making Q20 more suitable for air travel or environments with background noise. The Q20 has a longer battery life, but it is also heavier and less transportable than the compact Dime 2. Choose the Dime 2 for affordability and portability or the Q20 for noise cancellation and longer usage time between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q20.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.0
7.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.2
4.7
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a price of $30 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.7
5.2
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.1
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime 2 and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime 2 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 8.5 | 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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.5 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Skullcandy Dime 2
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Sound Guys
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."
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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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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