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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are a budget-friendly option that offers portability, sweatproof certification, and AAC codec support, making them good for exercise and use with Apple devices. They have a shorter battery life but come with a case that provides additional charges. In contrast, the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are priced higher but come with active noise cancelling, a longer battery life, and the convenience of both wireless and wired use. They also provide a more immersive soundstage and better microphone quality, which is suitable for calls and meetings. If noise isolation and longer listening sessions are a priority, consider the Q30s; if affordability and portability for exercise are more critical, go for the Dime 2s. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q30.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.0
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
4.7
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Soundcore Life Q30 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a price of $30 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.2
4.8
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.1
5.4
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime 2 and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime 2 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.7 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 | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 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 | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
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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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