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Skullcandy Dime 31 / 7
Skullcandy

Skullcandy Dime 3

Excellent bang for your buck.

Current price · Amazon US
$24.99
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Noise Isolation / ANC
1/ 10
1
0.010.0

A 1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
6.8 hBelow average
6.8 h
3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
20 hBelow average
20 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
6.8 h
Battery Life With Case
20 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
60 min
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Case
Plastic
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
59×39×23 mm
Color Options
Black, white
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
S, M, L
Weight With Case
34 g

Features

Certified For
Universal
Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Presets only
Find My Device
Find My Device (Google)
Auto Connect
Yes
Auto Pause
Yes
Mono Mode
Yes
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number
S2DCW-R740

Microphone

Wind Noise Reduction
No
Noise Reduction Type
Passive

Release

Date
2023-09
Msrp Usd
29.99 USD
Year
2023

Sound

Ambient Levels
2 levels
Ambient Mode
Standard
Driver Size
6 mm
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
104 dB/mW

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.6/ 10
Worth a look
Chase Bernath
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed November 2023
Isolation1.0
Battery life6.5
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
Portability9.8
Features6.0
The verdict

At this price, it's hard to beat the Skullcandy Dime 3. These earbuds are portable, durable, and have a neutral sound that most people will enjoy.

✓What we like
✓Ultra affordable
✓Impressive sound quality
✓Sweat and water resistant
✕What could be better
✕No companion app
✕No ANC and weak passive isolation
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Skullcandy Dime 3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Skullcandy Dime 3 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-40-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Skullcandy Dime 3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
206.2
256.5
326.3
405.9
505.3
634.6
803.7
1002.7
1251.6
1600.1
2000.6
250-0.3
315-2.1
400-3.3
500-1.2
630-0.7
800-0.7
10000.1
12501.8
16003.4
20005.2
25008.6
315010.8
40008.6
50009.4
630011.3
80008.1
100003.4
12500-2.8
16000-6.9
20000-27.1

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