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Skullcandy Dime 360 vs Soundcore P42i

What Dime 360 does better (0) and where P42i wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Dime 360
Skullcandy · 2026Dime 360
0 advantages≈ $50
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.2Battery9.2

Why is Dime 360 better than P42i?

Dime 360 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P42i better than Dime 360?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Total with charging case28 h vs 56 h2×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
  6. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case28 h56 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36.1
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursTrue Black, BoneBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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