Skullcandy Dime 3
Skullcandy
56 Overall Score
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Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Anker
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Dime 3
No customer feedback yet
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
Sound quality 8
Battery life 7
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Comfort and fit 6
App and customization 5
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Specifications
| Skullcandy Dime 3 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | DLC Driver |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 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 - Preppy Blue | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 15 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 0.16699999570846558 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging gives you 2 hours of listening | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Tile | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Dime 3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Dime 3
No current pricing available
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Verdict
Winner: Anker Space A40
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
