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defunc TRUE Basic vs Skullcandy Dime 3

What TRUE Basic does better (2) and where Dime 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

defunc TRUE Basic
defunc · 2022TRUE Basic
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Skullcandy Dime 3
Skullcandy · 2023Dime 3
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls4.8
2.5Battery4.6
5.2Build & features6.2

Why is TRUE Basic better than Dime 3?

  1. Driver size13 mm vs 6 mm2.2×
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is Dime 3 better than TRUE Basic?

  1. Battery life3 h vs 8 h2.7×
  2. Total with charging case12 h vs 20 h+67%
  3. Weight45 g vs 34 g+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size13 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life3 h8 h
Total with charging case12 h20 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight45 g34 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Bone, Preppy Blue, True Black, Preppy Sage, Realtree APX Black/Orange
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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