Skullcandy Dime 3
Soundcore Liberty 5
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
Soundcore Liberty 5
The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, and impressive value for the price. Users praise the comfortable fit, six ear tip sizes, and the feature-rich Soundcore app, though some note the default tuning is bass-heavy and the sliding case lid feels wobbly and cheap. A few reviewers mention issues with touch controls and fit-test reliability, but overall, these are seen as a great budget-friendly alternative to premium earbuds.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Great value for money
- Comfortable fit with six ear tip sizes
- Feature-rich Soundcore app
Cons
- Wobbly sliding case lid
- Cheap-feeling case plastic
- Bass-heavy default tuning
- Unreliable fit test
- Stiff touch controls
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime 3 | Soundcore Liberty 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 9.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 17 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 3 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | soundcore HearID 4.0 |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Tile | soundcore 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 (21st percentile)
Soundcore Liberty 5
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
