Skullcandy Dime Evo
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Dime Evo
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. The charging case is a hit, offering convenience and long-lasting power. However, some users report issues with earbuds falling out, connectivity problems, and a lack of noise cancellation, which brings down the overall score.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case
- Sleek design
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Connectivity issues
- No noise cancellation
- Quiet sound
- Battery drains quickly
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime Evo | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 104 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Skullcandy | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Dime Evo
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Dime Evo offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
