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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Skullcandy Crusher® Evo: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

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

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Skullcandy Crusher® Evo
HearWiki score
86
64
Sound
8.7
7.3
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
9.4
Calls
8.7
6.3
Value
8.6
5.7
Price (USD)
$120
$180

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?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Skullcandy Crusher® Evo (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, while the Skullcandy Crusher® Evo answers with Top codec AAC against SBC.

  • Pro Wireless20244 yr newer
  • Crusher® Evo2020
What differsPro WirelessCrusher® Evo

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Pro WirelessCrusher® Evo
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$180
HearWiki score
86
64
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
95 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
40 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
-
Full charge time
-
60 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
312 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Microphones
2
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Skullcandy Crusher® Evo

The Skullcandy Crusher Evo are wireless over-ear headphones that lean heavily into adjustable, tactile bass, making them a strong match for bass-forward listeners. They offer an impressively long battery life and can be used wired when the battery runs out, but they lack noise cancellation and provide minimal passive isolation. Overall, they deliver a fun, energetic sound with a focus on low-end punch rather than neutral accuracy.

  • Pro:Adjustable bass slider for customizable low-end intensity
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, often exceeding the rated 40 hours
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
  • Con:No active noise cancellation and weak passive isolation
  • Con:Bass-heavy tuning may overwhelm other frequencies
  • Con:Lacks multipoint Bluetooth pairing

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

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