Skullcandy Dime vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Skullcandy Dime
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
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
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 different rubber tips | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Dime in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, 12 Hr Battery, Microphone, Works with iPhone Android and Bluetooth Devices - Dark Blue/Green | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 3.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2 hours | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 8.5 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Skullcandy App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.