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Skullcandy launches the Dime Evo

Skullcandy announced the all-new Dime Evo, the ultimate audio sidekick, featuring big sound, all the must-have features, and a unique slide-out case with a built-in clip for unparalleled portability. The new earbuds will be on sale for £39.99 MSRP on Skullcandy.co.uk and at select retailers.

“We’re excited to introduce our new everyday carry earbuds that you’ll never want to leave home without. The case easily clips to backpacks, key rings, or pants to keep your music or media close at hand,” shared Justin Regan, VP of Marketing at Skullcandy. “Packed with easy-to-use features and on-the-go convenience, Dime Evo earbuds are primed for any situation—just ‘Clip it and Rip it’”

Dime Evo is a portable powerhouse for big sound on the move. With IPX4 water-resistance, 36 hours of battery life, and rapid charge, it’s ready for any adventure. Google Fast Pair for Android and Auto Connect make pairing simple and straightforward. Multipoint pairing makes multi-tasking a snap, and a simple button press on either bud gives users full control of calls and media. The Skullcandy App allows for personalizing Dime Evo, enabling selection of a preset EQ or customization of preferences, including adjusting Stay-Aware Mode to tune into surroundings according to preferences.

Tech specs tied to Dime Evo include:

Skullcandy Dime Evo True Wireless Earbuds – £39.99 MSRP

Up to 36 Hours Battery Life – 8 hours in the earbuds, 28 hours in the charging case

IPX4 Sweat and Waterproof – Worry-free durability for any adventure

Rapid Charge – A quick 10 minute charge gives you 2 hours of playtime

Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode – Make necessary audio adjustments to stay alert and hear surroundings

Clear Voice Smart Mic – Experience a reduction in background noise to ensure calls are crystal clear

Preset & Custom EQ Modes – Adjust your EQ or create your own custom EQ modes

Customizable Button Functions – Personalize your earbuds by customizing your controls via the Skullcandy app

Google Fast Pair – Seamlessly pair to your Android device every time you take your earbuds out of the case

Noise Isolating Fit – ​​Ergonomic, ovalized design provides all-day comfort and a noise-isolating fit

Skullcandy App Compatibility – Enables users to dial in their audio experience, including button customization and custom equalizer levels

Multipoint Pairing – Seamlessly pair to multiple devices at once, regardless of platform or manufacturer

Sidetone – Counteract occlusion, allowing users to hear their own voice more naturally

See our Skullcandy Reviews

Tech Review – Skullcandy Dime 2 Doritos edition

The Skullcandy Dime 2 are one of the latest new products that are in a collab and this collaboration is with Doritos and whilst they might look and feel the same as the Dime we last reviewed there is some differences here but other than that they sound identical to the Dime and look identical apart from the UV reactive light which I have no lamp to test but you can see how they work with their own video, there is a difference between glow in the dark and UV reactive light for those who do no know.

There is no access to their app this time around which I found odd when they have Tile built in which is hand being such a small earbud but they have the rest of the features you would come to expect from Skullcandy. They fit well and block out plenty of the outside world and stand out even being so small with the colour.

You again have the basics when it comes to controls on the earbuds albeit small and if you have big fingers you may struggle a bit until you get your muscle memory in order,  you can skip and reverse tracks, play and pause music and change the volume which is enough for most people and you can control calls.. There is one button on each earbud that controls the lot keeping it simple.

Overall these are an inexpensive pair or earbuds rejuvenated but sound good and give more than enough and great value for money, check out the video review below for a full hands on.

 

Skullcandy x Doritos Limited-Edition Dime 2 True Wireless Earbuds – £39.99

  • UV-Reactive Glow Graphics

  • Built-In Tile Finding Technology

  • 12 Hours Total Battery Life

  • Microphone, Call, Track & Volume Controls

  • Auto Connect

  • IPX4 Sweat & Water Resistant

  • Micro-USB charging case with snap lid and integrated lanyard

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – Skullcandy Dime

Looking for some cheap earbuds that are certainly ones that stand out with looks and colour well these might just be up your street and at a price of 25 euro they are pretty decent with sound at that price it must be said, for 25 euro you can pick up earbuds these days from your local petrol station and more but a known brand though? Not so much, Skullcandy are a well known brand and we have been testing their products for years and they are quite consistent. Having seen these advertised in LIDL last week we decided to go pick some up and check them out, the Skullcandy Dime launched back in March this year in other colour variants and interesting but these colours we just had to check out and go full hands on due to the Irishness involved here.. We are a fan of Skullcandy and their headphones are some of the best out there especially ones like the Skullcandy Crusher Evo one of their latest earbuds the Skullcandy Push Active IQ, just like all our reviews we go real hands on without the stock image no context approach and check out both pairs of these new additional colours so we can see what it is you get for your money which in this case is not much to shell out.

Build and design and looks

These are quite small earbuds and with big hands they might be a bit awkward to control, however there is a theme going on be it a cadbury creme egg wrapper or Lidl colours and a remote fob for a car they certainly stand out for me and you will get noticed with them on that is for sure, they are one of the smallest earbuds I have tried in some time. When I say they are small that they are, in fact the size of my thumb nail as you will see in the video, Big hands do get in my way sometimes and here is a fine example.

skullcandy dime in case techbuzzireland

Fit

Given the size of them they fit rather well and will not fall out you get extra tips in the box which is of course expected and a nice micro USB cable with a plastic end on the USB-A side rather than metal to charge them with they have a tiny stem which helps secure them that little bit more. You also get an IPX 4 rating thrown in.

Controls

You have the basics here and access to their app too which is limited, you can skip and reverse tracks, play and pause music and change the volume which is enough for most people and you can control calls.. There is one button on each earbud that controls the lot keeping it simple. However app access at this price point is unheard of even though there is little on offer it is something to take note of.

Sound

They sound decent enough for the price it has to be said and if it is your first pair of earbuds you can’t really go wrong in fairness, highs lows and mids fine no distortion on max volume and do not sound tinny they do a good job listening to music watching Netflix and more so you should be pleased with the audio experience. Distortion and a tinny sound is a key attribute at low priced earbuds but this is not the case here which is something to take note of.

skullcandy dime closed case

You could argue there is a novelty factor here due to the colorway but some folk like something different, there is no partnership here with LIDL or Cadbury and the colours just happen to be right for those companies but LIDL did have their own brand trainers before and if a company was to partner with the company it would cost a pretty penny taking away the price these are available for now but this is just one of those cases it is what it is and coincidence and nothing more but nonetheless a talking point for many and my inboxes on my social media has had some funny messages and also some of irrational thoughts which I will be sharing on Twitter soon for some fun and perhaps silence a few at the same time.

Features

• Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life – Listen longer with 3.5 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 8.5 hours in the charging case

• True Wireless via Bluetooth® 5.0

• Microphones in Each Bud – Use either bud solo without losing the ability to take calls

• Full Suite of Media Controls on the Buds – Take calls, change tracks, adjust volume controls and activate native device assistants (Google, Siri, etc.) without ever touching a phone

• Auto On/Connect – Enjoy automatic turn on and pairing with the last device used

• Noise-Isolating Fit – Experience supreme sound with expertly selected and tuned microphones and drivers

• IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance – Go on an adventure without missing a beat

• Integrated Lanyard – Rely on secure portability that protects the charge case and buds from drops

• Micro-USB Charging Case with Snap Lid

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