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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a significant factor, the Skullcandy Dime 2 earbuds are more wallet-friendly and offer better overall sound quality than the Soundcore Space Q45. However, the Q45 headphones are better for use during air travel with higher noise isolation and active noise cancelling. They also have a much longer battery life and additional connectivity through a wired option, which could make them more versatile. The Q45s are suited for over-ear comfort and feature app customization options, including an equalizer and audio controls, which the Dime 2 lacks. You should consider whether these features justify the higher cost in your specific use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- The Skullcandy Dime 2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.0
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
4.7
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for gaming, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.2
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.1
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for TV and video, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Dime 2 has a price of $30 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Skullcandy Dime 2 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Dime 2 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 294.8 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 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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