Skullcandy Dime 3
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Dime 3
The Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the clear sound, comfortable fit, and good battery life for the price, with some highlighting the built-in Tile tracker and fast charging. However, recurring complaints include connectivity issues (earbuds staying connected in the case), poor bass quality, and a tendency to fall out of ears. While several reviewers find them a great budget option, others report reliability problems and disappointing audio performance.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
- Built-in Tile tracker
Cons
- Connectivity issues (stays connected in case)
- Poor bass quality
- Falls out of ears easily
- Quiet volume on full
- Unreliable pairing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
The Earfun Air Pro 4i earbuds have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit at an affordable price. Many reviewers highlight the value for money, noting that these earbuds rival more expensive brands like Bose and Apple. A few minor concerns include the charging case lacking a secure latch and one instance of an earbud failing, but the responsive customer service resolved the issue quickly.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for money
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Charging case lacks secure latch
- Occasional earbud failure
- Customer service team initially unresponsive
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime 3 | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 104 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Dime 3 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android, Easy Carry with Integrated Lanyard - True Black | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Surround Sound |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 9.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Tile | EarFun App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Dime 3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Dime 3
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
