Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Skullcandy Dime® Evo: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

True Wireless

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

83Outstanding

$85

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Skullcandy Dime® Evo

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

5.7

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

6.2

8.3

Calls

7.4

6.5

Value

6.4

Price (USD)

$85

$48

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2024. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

Elite 10 Gen 22024
Dime® Evo2024

What differsElite 10 Gen 2Dime® Evo

ANC type: Adaptive; None
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2Dime® Evo

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $85; $48
HearWiki score: 83; 60
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 104 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 8 h; 8 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 36 h; -
Full charge time: -; 60 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: adaptive; -
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 11 g; 65 g
Case weight: 46.6 g; -
Water resistance: IP57; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 2
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Skullcandy Dime® Evo
Spec	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2	Skullcandy Dime® Evo
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$85	$48
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	60 / 100 Average
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	104 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	8 h	8 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	36 h	-
Full charge time	-	60 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	11 g	65 g
Case weight	46.6 g	-
Water resistance	IP57	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	2
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

Skullcandy Dime® Evo

The Skullcandy Dime Evo TWS earbuds offer a feature-rich budget package with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, and app-based EQ customization, all in a compact case. Battery life is solid at 8 hours, and the IPX4 rating (implied) makes them suitable for workouts, though their audio performance and fit may not satisfy critical listeners. Overall, they balance convenience and affordability, but sound quality and ergonomics are areas of compromise.

Pro:Affordable price with useful features like multipoint and app support
Pro:Decent 8-hour battery life with USB-C charging
Pro:Lightweight and suitable for outdoor or workout use

Con:Sound quality is lackluster, with weak bass and treble
Con:Bulky and potentially uncomfortable fit
Con:Physical buttons can be awkward to press

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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