Soundcore P31i vs Skullcandy Dime
Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Dime
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P31i
The Soundcore P31i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, and impressive battery life, all at a very affordable price. Users highlight the companion app's powerful EQ and adaptive ANC features, though a few note fit issues with the ear tips. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic value, often compared favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Powerful companion app with EQ
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Ear tips may not fit all ear shapes
- Case is larger than previous models
- App requires data collection
- Translation feature is tricky
Skullcandy Dime
These Skullcandy Dime earbuds generally impress with great sound quality and secure fit for the price. A few users report minor issues like battery life and button stiffness, but most find them excellent for workouts. One user received a defective unit and another had a case charging port failure. Overall, they offer solid value for budget-conscious buyers.
Pros
- Great sound quality for price
- Secure fit for workouts
- Good passive noise isolation
- Physical buttons work with wet fingers
- Crystal clear call quality
Cons
- Moderate battery life (~3 hours)
- No active noise cancellation
- Physical button can be stiff to press
- Exposed earbud through case
- No Tile tracking feature
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy Dime | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 different rubber tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Dime in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, 12 Hr Battery, Microphone, Works with iPhone Android and Bluetooth Devices - Dark Blue/Green |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 10 min = 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | Skullcandy App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Skullcandy Dime
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Dime
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
