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Skullcandy Dime 3

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Dime 3

Released October 2023.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review spec table says September 2023. Cubed3 covered it on 29 October 2023 and the retail launch is stored as October 2023. Last checked 20 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
No
Battery life
8h
With case
20h

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General

Series
Dime1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026The page says Dime 3 improves on Dime and Dime 2.
Model numbers
S2DCW-R951, S2DCW-T990, S2DCW-R740, S2DCW-T9893Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026SKUs in the US store product feed: S2DCW-R951 Bone, S2DCW-T990 Preppy Blue, S2DCW-R740 True Black, S2DCW-T989 Preppy Sage. Limited editions with other model numbers exist and are not stored.
GTIN / EAN
810045688671, 810145321881, 810045688435, 8101453218743Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026Barcodes from the US store product feed. Each is a valid UPC-A number.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available3Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026The US store lists Bone, Preppy Blue and True Black as available on the access date.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$29.995Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review spec table lists $29.99. The review footer now gives an MSRP of $34.99, which matches the maker's current store price and is not the launch price.6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review of 3 January 2024 gives $29 at the Skullcandy store.7Review9to5toys.com/2023/12/14/skullcandy-dime-3-review-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of 14 December 2023 gives about $30 and says it is $5 above the original Dime at $25. Stored as 29.99.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, EU4Maker product pageskullcandy.eu/en-fr/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026US store feed and Skullcandy EU store page both sell Dime 3 with euro pricing on the EU page.
Colours
Bone, Preppy Blue, True Black, Preppy Sage3Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026Names as the maker writes them. Limited editions are not stored.
Segment
Music1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Maker sells it as a true wireless in-ear earbud with no sport or gaming category.

Design

Form factor
In-ear1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row Product Type: True Wireless In-Ear. Noise-Isolating Fit with ear gels.
Bud shape
Stem6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review calls it Skullcandy's small-stem design.
Use one bud alone
Either bud1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Additional Features: Use Either Bud Solo.
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
Diameter (mm)
6
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row Driver Diameter: 6mm. Driver type, role and count per earbud are not stated.
Driver type
Not available
Driver size
6mm
Drivers per bud
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz. No measurement conditions given.
Impedance
16Ω1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row Impedance: 16 ohm +/- 15%.
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
No6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review says the missing Skullcandy app takes away Personal Sound. The maker says the Dime 3 does not pair with the Skullcandy app.
Onboard EQ
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Music, Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Preset EQ Modes: Music, Bass Boost, Podcast. Switched on the earbuds, no app.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review FAQ: the Dime 3 does not have active noise canceling.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Stay-Aware Mode.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
SoundGuys reports a neutral response that closely follows its headphone preference curve. Frequencies from 5 to 9 kHz are over-amplified. The Bass Boost and Podcast presets change the balance. Default Music mode. Company-provided unit tested for one week. Firmware is not stated.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review text on the frequency response chart. No chart values are converted to numbers.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
SoundGuys reports that the microphones suppress background noise in its office and street demos. High frequencies are weak, so the voice sounds muffled. The microphones struggle with wind noise. Company-provided unit. Firmware is not stated.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review text and the ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant demos.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
ANCHours (h)
No6.8
Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 20266 hours 48 minutes on a single charge, stored as 6.8 hours. Codec, volume and host are not stated. Company-provided unit, one week of testing.
Longest tested use per charge
6.8h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
25Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review says the microphones suppress background noise. The count of 2 comes from Cubed3, one microphone in each earbud.8Press articlecubed3.com/news/31529/1/tech-up-skullcandy-dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article says one integrated microphone in each earbud. Total of 2 across the pair. No case microphone is mentioned.
All microphones in both earbuds
25Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Same as microphone_count. No separate ANC microphones because there is no ANC.8Press articlecubed3.com/news/31529/1/tech-up-skullcandy-dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlRead 20 October 2026One microphone per earbud, 2 in total.
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Clear Voice Smart Mic uses artificial intelligence software to isolate the speaker's voice.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026

Connectivity

Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row Connection Type: Bluetooth 5.3.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Feature list: Multipoint Pairing.
Multipoint devices
22Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026Multipoint Pairing connects two devices at once. A third paired device replaces the first.
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: 30+ feet (10+ meters). Stored as 10. Published as a minimum and depends on the environment.
Wireless receiver
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

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Platforms
Not available
Connection per platform
Not available
Features that need a specific device
Not available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offNo8
ANC offYes20
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 202620 hours total: 8 hours in the earbuds and 12 hours in the case. The page and FAQ say up to 8+ and 12+ hours. No ANC. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated. The 20 hours include the initial earbud charge.
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
Total with case (claimed)
20h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time, buds
60min2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: 1 hour of charging the earbuds in the case to reach 100%. SoundGuys also says one hour.
Charging guidance
Maker FAQ: 10 minutes of charging the case by USB-C also gives 2+ hours of playtime. The case charges with or without the earbuds inside. SoundGuys states 2.5 hours for an empty case, which differs from the maker's 1 hour.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026
Quick charge time
10min2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: 10 minutes of the earbuds charging in the case equals 2+ hours of playtime.
Earbud playback after quick charge
2h2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026Published as 2+ hours. Stored as 2. This is earbuds-only playback after 10 minutes in the case. ANC does not exist. Codec and volume are not stated.

Charging case

Case battery
Not available
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026USB-C Rapid Charge cable.
Case full charge time
60min2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: 1 hour charging the case to 100% via the USB-C cable. SoundGuys states 2.5 hours for an empty case. The maker figure is stored.
Wireless charging
No7Review9to5toys.com/2023/12/14/skullcandy-dime-3-review-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says Qi charging for the case was dropped in favour of USB-C only.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
No2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026The case has a single LED next to the USB-C port that shows the case battery level. It has no screen.
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Button2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026The earbuds use a tact switch button on the Skullcandy logo.
Earbud volume control
Buttons2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026Press twice for volume up and three times for volume down on either earbud.
Gestures
Press once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Press twice: volume up, Press three times: volume down, Press four times: switch EQ mode, Press once, then hold 1 second: Stay-Aware Mode on or off, Hold 1 second: power on, reject an incoming call, activate the device's voice assistant, Press twice, then hold 1 second: power off, Hold 3 seconds: pairing mode2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026Controls list in the product help page. The guide says either earbud works for each action.
Remappable controls
No5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review says controls cannot be customized without a companion app.6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review says there is no way to assign and personalize the controls.
Voice assistant
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Feature list: Activate Voice Assistant. The FAQ names Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa work by holding the button for 1 second to activate the device's local assistant.

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
No6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review says the buds lack wear detection that pauses content when removed.7Review9to5toys.com/2023/12/14/skullcandy-dime-3-review-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says ear detection is not included.
Sensors
Not available
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
S, M, L1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Ear Gels (S, M, L).
Ear tip materials
Not available
Stabilisers
Not available
Ear tip fit test
Not available
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX42Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: sweat and water resistant (IPX4). Retailers and reviewers say the rating covers the earbuds. The case has no rating.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
No5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review says there is no supported app, so no firmware updates.
Finding network
Not available
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per bud
Not available
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
Not available
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Dime 3 True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gels (S, M, L), USB-C Charging Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026What's in the box list, verbatim.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026USB-C Charging Cable. Cable length is not stated.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: 1 Year Limited Warranty for a manufacturer's defect. This is the US store page. The Skullcandy EU store page states 2 years.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColours
S2DCW-R951810045688671Bone
S2DCW-T990810145321881Preppy Blue
S2DCW-R740810045688435True Black
S2DCW-T989810145321874Preppy Sage

Sources

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