The Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless are the next generation of the budget-friendly Skullcandy Dime True Wireless. They now support Tile, which helps you find your buds with a secondary app if you misplace them. The new version also adds a standby mode to help conserve battery life. Otherwise, they perform similarly to the original Dime earbuds and don't have active noise cancelling (ANC) feat or any sound customization features like an EQ.
Our Verdict
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are good for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-rich sound profile that adds a touch of extra rumble and punch into your audio. Vocals and lead instruments are clear but a little cluttered. They lack any customization features to help you adjust their sound to suit your tastes. Their passive soundstage seems closed-off and as if sound is coming from inside your head rather than from speakers placed in the room around you.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Very consistent audio delivery.
- No sound customization features.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are good for commute and travel. They have a small, lightweight, and portable design, so you can easily slip the earbuds and case into your pocket or purse. They're also well-built and have a decently comfortable fit for long journeys. However, they don't have noise cancelling and struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They only last for about 3.3 hours of continuous use, so you'll have to recharge them in the case during long trips.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Decent noise isolation performance.
- 3.3-hour continuous playback time.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are great for sports and fitness. Although they don't have stability fins, they don't move around in your ear and can stay in place during workouts. They're also certified IPX4 for resistance against being splashed with water. That said, even though they have a decently comfortable fit, using the controls can push the buds deeper into your ear.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Stable in-ear fit.
- 3.3-hour continuous playback time.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are okay for office use. They have a decently comfortable fit and are well-built. They can also block out ambient chatter well so that you can focus on your work, and they don't leak very much audio at high volumes. However, they only last for around 3.3 hours of continuous use, which won't last through your workday unless you charge them up again. Their portable case holds about 2.4 additional charges.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Decent noise isolation performance.
- 3.3-hour continuous playback time.
- No sound customization features.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are Βluetooth headphones that can't connect to PlayStation or Xbox consoles. You can use them with Βluetooth-compatible PCs, but their latency is too high for them to be suitable for gaming. Their latency with Android and iOS devices is pretty low, which is good if you're interested in mobile gaming.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones; you can't use them wired.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 are just okay for phone calls. Their integrated mic has a decent recording quality, so your voice sounds clear to whoever you're talking to. However, the mic struggles to separate your voice from ambient sound, so your voice can be drowned out by background noise. The buds can passively block out some background noise like chit-chat but won't effectively cut out the sound of rumbling engines, so it can be difficult to hear calls you make from noisy places.
- Decent recording quality.
- Sub-par noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 14, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless in Bluetooth.
- Updated Oct 02, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds/Buds XT True Wireless in Battery.
- Updated Jul 21, 2023: Made minor edits to the text to bring it up to date.
- Updated Feb 02, 2023: We've included mentions of two new colourways, 'Dark Blue/Green' and 'Doritos Red', in the "Differences Between Variants" section as well as in "Style".
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Skullcandy Dime 2 come in four color variants: 'Black', 'Light Grey/Blue', 'Dark Blue/Green', and a limited edition 'Doritos Red' colorway released in collaboration with the chip brand. We tested the 'Black' variant; you can see our model's label here.
There's also another variant of these earbuds, the Skullcandy Dime XT 2 True Wireless, which the manufacturer advertises to have an improved hinge on the case and support Bluetooth version 5.2. The manufacturer also advertises them to support 'Personal Sound', a Skullcandy feature that adjusts the sound based on a hearing test. We don't know if they perform differently, and our results are only valid for the original Dime 2.
If you encounter another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Skullcandy Dime 2 are the next generation of the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless. They now support Tile, which lets you track down your buds using an app if you misplace them. They also have a standby mode to help conserve battery life when not in use. However, their continuous battery life of under 3.5 hours is short even compared to other inexpensive buds, like the Skullcandy Jib Wireless and the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless.
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The Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless are a slight improvement on the Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless. While they have a similar design and portability, the Dime 3 have a far longer continuous battery life and feature multi-point Bluetooth connectivity, so you can connect them to two devices simultaneously. They also have some built-in EQ presets, unlike the Dime 2.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless and the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds/Buds XT True Wireless are similar budget in-ears for everyday use with a few small differences. The Dime 2 have a more balanced sound overall, with accurate bass performance and a treble response that is less harsh than the Smokin' Buds. Both headphones are lightweight, comfortable, and stable, making them good choices for fitness and sports use. However, the Smokin' Buds' 8-hour continuous battery life is significantly better than the 3.5 hours of playtime from the Dime 2, making them a better fit for on-the-go use. However, if you're prone to misplacing your earbuds, the Dime 2 have the useful Tile feature, which allows you to locate a lost earbud via a smartphone app.
The Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless are the next generation of the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless. They now support Tile, a secondary app that allows you to track your buds if you misplace them, and they have a standby mode to help conserve battery life when you're not using them. However, both models otherwise perform similarly.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless are better in-ears than the Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless. While both headphones are well-built, the JLab are more comfortable and have three EQ presets built-in, and their integrated mic has a better overall performance. Their battery performance is better. However, the Skullcandy have a more balanced sound profile.
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