Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) - Outstanding overall at around $359.

Over-Ear

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

86Outstanding

$360

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Over-Ear

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC

78Great

$240

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Score breakdown

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

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC

HearWiki score

Sound

8.2

7.6

Noise cancelling

9.4

8.1

Battery

6.5

9.5

Calls

6.7

8.2

Value

7.5

8.5

Price (USD)

$360

$240

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 2026. The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3.

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)2026
Crusher® 1080 ANC2026

What differsQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)Crusher® 1080 ANC

Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)Crusher® 1080 ANC

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $360; $240
HearWiki score: 86; 78
Released: 2026; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 36 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 36 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 36 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 122.1 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.3
Codecs: AAC, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 24 h; 60 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 50 h
Full charge time: 180 min; -
Quick charge: 15 min → 2.5 h; 10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; Yes
Controls: -; both
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 236 g; 374.2 g
Water resistance: none; none
Foldable: -; Yes
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm
Microphones: 6; 6

Specification comparison of Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Spec	Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)	Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$360	$240
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	78 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2026
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	36 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	36 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	36 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	122.1 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
Codecs	AAC, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	24 h	60 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	50 h
Full charge time	180 min	-
Quick charge	15 min → 2.5 h	10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	Yes
Controls	-	both
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	236 g	374.2 g
Water resistance	none	none
Foldable	-	Yes
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm
Calls
Microphones	6	6

What reviewers said

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

These over-ear wireless headphones prioritize all-day comfort and top-tier noise cancellation, wrapping them in a lightweight 236-gram frame. They deliver a clear, balanced sound with support for high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, plus handy features like multipoint Bluetooth and transparency mode. While the asking price is steep and some extras like Immersive Audio feel gimmicky, the core experience of quiet, comfortable listening is hard to beat.

Pro:Extremely comfortable for long wear
Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
Pro:Improved sound quality with LDAC support

Con:Expensive for the feature set
Con:EQ controls in the app are limited
Con:Immersive Audio feature is underwhelming

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC

The Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC is a heavy-duty over-ear headphone that puts haptic bass front and center, while borrowing Bose-tuned sound and adaptive noise cancellation for a well-rounded wireless experience. It offers a marathon 50-hour battery with ANC on, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a foldable design, making it a strong pick for bass lovers who prioritize longevity over portability. However, its hefty build, lack of premium codecs, and average call quality keep it from being a top-tier all-rounder.

Pro:Powerful haptic bass that adds physical vibration
Pro:Excellent battery life, exceeding 50 hours with ANC
Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode

Con:Heavy at 374g, causing comfort issues over long sessions
Con:No aptX or LDAC support for high-resolution wireless audio
Con:Call quality is inconsistent in noisy environments

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

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