In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Dime and Sony WF-1000XM3. 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 WF-1000XM3 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | |
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Weight | 32 g | 17 g | Sony WF-1000XM3 are lighter than Skullcandy Dime headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 3.89 cm x 6.22 cm | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 g |
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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 | Silver | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy Dime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Type | Remote control | - | |
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Controls | Microphone on/off, volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Noise-cancellation suspend button |
CABLE | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 20 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 3.5 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 15 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy Dime | Sony WF-1000XM3 |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels, charging case (150 mAh) | Charging case | |
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Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |