Skullcandy Dime 3
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
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
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
The Sony LinkBuds are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users appreciate the customizable EQ via the Sony app and find the fit secure for activities like strength training, though some note the touch controls can be finicky. The main drawbacks are the bulky design and battery life when using multipoint or ANC, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Secure fit with wing tips
- Customizable EQ via Sony app
- Great battery life with quick charge
Cons
- Finicky and sensitive touch controls
- Bulky design
- Battery life drops with multipoint or ANC
- Touch controls limited to presets
- Audio quality may wash out at high volume with ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime 3 | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 11 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 | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 5.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 5-minute quick charge provides up to an hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 21 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Tile | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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)
Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Dime 3 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
