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Updated January 10, 2024·
If the price is a major concern for you, the Skullcandy Dime 2 might be a better fit as they are significantly less expensive. However, keep in mind that the Soundcore Space One may offer better sound quality, longer battery life, or more advanced features like noise cancellation. If you're looking for higher audio performance and additional features that could enhance your listening experience, and you're willing to invest more, consider the Soundcore Space One. Think about your primary activities: if you need earbuds for casual listening without breaking the bank, Skullcandy Dime 2 should suffice; for more demanding audio tasks or environments, the Soundcore Space One could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space One.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
Good for music
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Soundcore Space One is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8/10
4.2/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.2/10
4.7/10
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a price of $30 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
"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."
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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