In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Dime and Sony MDR XB50BS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Series | - | Sports | |
Weight | 32 g | 22 g | Sony MDR XB50BS are lighter than Skullcandy Dime headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 3.89 cm x 6.22 cm | - | |
Colour | True black | Chill grey | Green, dark blue | Blue, light grey | Golden age red | Golden age orange | Robin, smoke purple | Burgundy, Coral, floral | Clear, Coral | Black, white, geo | Black | Blue | Red | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Splashproof | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Skullcandy Dime have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB50BS. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy Dime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Extra Bass | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 24000 Hz | Sony MDR XB50BS offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Dime. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Sony MDR XB50BS have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy Dime. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Type | Remote control | - | |
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Controls | Microphone on/off, volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume control |
CABLE | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 20 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 3.5 hour(s) | 8.5 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB50BS lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Dime. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 hours Continuous playback: up to 3.5 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Transmission Range | - | 10 m | |
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Modulation Type | - | FHSS | |
Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Bluetooth USB |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy Dime | Sony MDR XB50BS |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels, charging case (150 mAh) | Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes), arc supporters (S, M, L x2 sizes) | |
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Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |