Skullcandy's Dime 3 cheap earbuds are so small, I'd add them to my keyring

ScullCandy Dime 3 earbuds on a gym bench, next to a can of soda, a sneaker and an orange towel

(Image credit: SkullCandy)

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No, it's not a car key fob, it's a new set of earbuds made by Skullcandy.

Hot on the heels of teeny-tiny earbuds from JLab (the JBuds Mini), the popular skull-branded Park City, Utah firm's latest progeny promises even mightier features in a super-small case.

And Skullcandy isn't new to this particular game either; the Dime 3 earbuds are the third in a lineup of Dimes, with the inaugural Skullcandy Dime having launched back in May 2021.

Opinion: small is beautiful – Skullcandy's mini, mightier earbuds are a sure-fire hit at this price

SkullCandy Dime 3 earbunds in 'bone' on white background — I do like the bone colorway (Image credit: SkullCandy)

The rival JLab JBuds Mini earbuds will set you back $39.99 – and at this super-affordable level every dollar counts, so a $10 saving is huge.

I should also mention the JLab Go Air Pop, my personal tip for bargain 'buds at just $20, but I must concede that for $9.99 extra, Skullcandy's cranium-toting tails emerging from a cute key fob-like case is an aesthetic I can get behind.

Imagine latching the case to a bag or even your keyring? You can't do that with most earbuds.

In terms of sonic chops, Skullcandy has received mixed ratings from TechRadar under intense review, although our recent Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review revealed that the company is capable of good sound, with those over-ear headphones gaining a respectable four stars from us.

I predict that for this money, as long as the sound is passable, Skullcandy's Dime 3 case will be gracing many a bag loop very soon (I mean look at that little fabric strap); and possibly even our best budget wireless earbuds roundup, if we can get our hands on a pair. Watch this space…

SkullCandy Dime 3 earbuds and case, in black, on white background — Yes, there are actual holes in the case for the tails to peep through (Image credit: SkullCandy)

Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.