Wireless earbuds for six hundred crowns! Skullcandy Dime 3 surprise with sound and decent battery life

Six hundred crowns for wireless headphones with ambient awareness mode, Bluetooth 5.3, and Tile tracking. Skullcandy Dime 3 are now on Alza for 599 CZK with code AUDIOVIDEOTYDNY40, compared to the original 999 CZK. These are headphones from which you don’t expect miracles — but for six hundred crowns, they will pleasantly surprise you with how much they can do.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you’re looking for cheap wireless headphones for commuting, exercising, or as a backup pair — and don’t want to deal with apps or settings.
⚠️ Consider that they don’t have ANC, a companion app, or an additional equalizer (only 3 preset modes), and control is via physical buttons with a more complicated combination of gestures.
💡 For 599 CZK you get IPX4 resistance, multipoint pairing, transparency mode, and Tile integration — that’s above-standard equipment for this price.

Bass-heavy sound for the price of one lunch

Dime 3 feature 6mm drivers with a warm sound signature and noticeably emphasized bass. Three preset modes are available: Music, Bass Boost, and Podcast — switching occurs with a quadruple button press. The default Music mode is pleasantly balanced with slightly added bass, while Bass Boost strengthens low frequencies more significantly. For podcasts and calls, the third mode is suitable, prioritizing mids and voices.

The Stay Aware transparency mode lets in ambient sounds — it works decently, you hear the environment naturally with a slight emphasis on higher frequencies. It’s sufficient for crossing a busy intersection or quick checkouts at the counter.

Compact case and practical features

The headphones last 8 hours on a single charge, and the case provides an additional 12 hours — totaling 20 hours. Fast charging via USB-C: 10 minutes = 2 hours of listening. The case is compact with an integrated lanyard and a flip-top opening.

IPX4 resistance protects against sweat and rain — it’s enough for running or the gym, but don’t take them into the shower. Multipoint pairing allows connection to two devices simultaneously — a feature not many headphones offer in this price category. And integrated Tile technology helps you find the headphones if you forget them somewhere.

The package includes three sizes of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), a USB-C charging cable, and a manual. The headphones fit securely and stay in place even during movement.

What to expect

Control is via physical buttons, not touch — this is an advantage on one hand (no accidental activations), but a disadvantage on the other, as pressing pushes the earbud deeper into the ear. The combination of gestures is more complex: one tap = play, two = volume up, three = volume down, four = EQ switch. It takes a few days to memorize it.

A companion app is missing — you can only adjust the equalizer by switching between three modes, you can’t update the firmware, and you can’t remap the buttons. Codec support is limited to SBC — don’t look for AAC or LDAC here. And one user on Alza points out that the headphones don’t automatically turn off when placed in the case, they just go into sleep mode, and the battery slowly drains.

Verdict: hard to find anything better for 599 CZK

Skullcandy Dime 3 are not headphones for audiophile purists. They are for those who want maximum functionality for minimum money — wireless listening, sweat resistance, transparency mode, and the ability to find the headphones via Tile. For 599 CZK with code AUDIOVIDEOTYDNY40, it’s an ideal choice as a second pair for your backpack, for sports, or for someone who doesn’t want to spend more on headphones than on a pizza. Over 500 units sold and a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Alza confirm that they reliably serve their purpose for that price.

How much are you willing to pay for wireless headphones? Six hundred crowns, or would you rather invest more?