{"id":219352,"date":"2021-04-05T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-04-05T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T13:00:08","slug":"worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Worth More Than What You Paid \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f7ab197b06\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f7ab197b06\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Table_of_Contents\" >Table of Contents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Pure_Function\" >Pure Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Exceeding_Expectations\" >Exceeding Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Just_Buy_Them\" >Just Buy Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/worth-more-than-what-you-paid-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Worth More Than What You Paid \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$24.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/e7e44edc.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Skullcandy Dime Earbuds on pavement\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Skullcandy\u2019s latest pair of true wireless earbuds are quite the attention grabber. Not for any notable features or accomplishments, but rather the price\u2014$25 is quite the bargain. But while you may expect these to be low-end earbuds that barely function, they are much, much more than that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredibly affordable<\/li>\n<li>Great audio quality<\/li>\n<li>Convenient touch buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncomfortable after long periods of use<\/li>\n<li>Cheap-feeling case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With around 12 hours of total battery life (each earbud lasts for 3.5 hours with the case providing an extra 8.5) and the promise of a true wireless experience, the price seems too good to be true. So, let\u2019s dive into these budget buds and see if they\u2019re worth picking up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pure_Function\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_purefunction\">Pure Function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Skullcandy kept things pretty simple design-wise\u2014there\u2019s nothing too special about the earbuds or case. The case features magnetic holds for each earbud\u00a0and a micro-USB port for charging. Meanwhile, the earbuds have touch buttons for pairing to devices, managing volume, pausing music, and accessing your voice assistant, among other things. You can see a full list of gestures in the<span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.skullcandy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360059919453-Skullcandy-Dime-\">user manual<\/a><\/span>, and they\u2019re easy to use once you learn them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76284 size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1ex;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23855661.jpg\" alt=\"Skullcandy Dime case and earbuds separated on pavement\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The charging case for the <span class=\"htgeditornotesel\">Dime\u00a0<\/span>feels admittedly cheap. You can tell it\u2019s made out of low-quality plastic, but the actual buds fare better as they\u2019re made out of more durable plastic\u2014so if they slip out of your fingers, it shouldn\u2019t be a big deal. However, durability doesn\u2019t matter much compared to comfort. While the buds stayed in your ears pretty well, even during some vigorous head shaking, they don\u2019t feel great during long periods of use. Part of the buds poked my ear constantly, which only got worse over time. The ear gel is also extremely thin, but at least there are a couple of extra pairs in the box for different sizes.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/060a58a3.jpg\" alt=\"Single Skullcandy Dime earbud on a white desk\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s bearable, but if you\u2019re planning on exercising with these in for multiple hours, I could see it becoming irritating. Fortunately, these buds are sweat-resistant (rated <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/209024\/htg-explains-how-water-resistance-ratings-work-for-gadgets\/\">IPX4<\/a>), so shorter workouts are still well in the realm of possibility. And when your workout does start, connecting these to your phone is as simple as\u00a0holding down the touch buttons for a few seconds\u2014they connect through Bluetooth. Like other earbuds, these will disconnect once they\u2019re in their case and reconnect when taken out if the device is available.<\/p>\n<p>While the uncomfortable earbuds hurt these design-wise, there were still great choices made here like the versatile touch buttons. Still, I wish the case didn\u2019t feel so blatantly cheap and featured a USB-C port for the sake of compatibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exceeding_Expectations\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_audioquality\">Exceeding Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76286 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b53421c1.jpg\" alt=\"Skullcandy Dime Earbuds on cement blocker\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Eric Schoon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Eric Schoon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In terms of audio quality, the audio sounds pretty good, but it doesn\u2019t have much depth to it. There\u2019s no active noise cancelation like more expensive models, so don\u2019t be surprised when some of the outside world leaks in. Basically, when you put these in your first thought will be \u201cthese sound good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Which for $25, is insane. There\u2019s little room for complaints here, and it\u2019s hard to imagine it being any better at the price point. This is difficult because it doesn\u2019t leave me much to say besides Skullcandy is definitely giving you audio quality that punches above its weight class. And in that aspect, they\u2019re an excellent value\u2014if you\u2019re on a budget that doesn\u2019t mean you should have to deal with terrible audio. The connection is also smooth\u2014I never had a single issue with audio cutting out or getting distorted due to the connection going haywire.<\/p>\n<p>I mainly used these earbuds for music and podcasts, and they performed well in both situations. I could see them being underwhelming for movies, as they\u2019re not super loud or bassy, but they should be fine if you\u2019re in a pinch. You can also use each earbud separately, which is great for those times when you need to leave one ear open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_Buy_Them\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_justbuy\">Just Buy Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering these earbuds because of the price, there\u2019s little holding you back. The battery lasts long enough, the audio quality is great for what they are\u2014true wireless earbuds for only $25. Minor complaints like the case\u2019s material feeling cheap can almost be disregarded here. (They\u2019re $25, y\u2019all.)<\/p>\n<p>The only major wrench thrown into this smooth-running machine is the design of the earbuds themselves. Poking my ears made it difficult to use them for long periods, which limits how useful these earbuds can be. You might fare better depending on how your ear is shaped, but for me, it was pretty noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>This is unfortunate because that might be enough to turn you off from these. But if you don\u2019t mind shorter use sessions, then there\u2019s really nothing else here that stops me from recommending them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$24.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Incredibly affordable<\/li>\n<li>Great audio quality<\/li>\n<li>Convenient touch buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncomfortable after long periods of use<\/li>\n<li>Cheap-feeling case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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