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Earfun Wave Pro X vs Skullcandy Crusher Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Earfun Wave Pro X
  • Skullcandy Crusher Wireless
HearWiki score
85
45
Sound
8.3
5.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.5
8.4
Calls
7.7
5.0
Value
9.6
6.5
Price (USD)
$130
$100

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?

New platform

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Skullcandy Crusher Wireless (2016). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0, Top codec aptX Lossless against SBC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Wave Pro X202610 yr newer
  • Crusher Wireless2016
What differsWave Pro XCrusher Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Top codec
aptX Lossless
SBC
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No

Specifications

Wave Pro XCrusher Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$100
HearWiki score
85
45
Released
2026
2016
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
33 Ω
Bluetooth
6.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
90 h
50 h
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
-
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
both
Weight
259 g
275 g
Water resistance
-
none
USB-C
Yes
-
Model code
-
Crusher Evo
Microphones
8
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless

The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless is a bass-focused over-ear headphone with a distinctive slider that lets you dial in extra low-end punch. It offers exceptional battery life and a sturdy build, making it a fun choice for listeners who prioritize powerful bass over neutral tuning, though it lacks noise cancellation and isolation is modest.

  • Pro:Adjustable bass slider for customizable low-end
  • Pro:Very long battery life, exceeding 50 hours in some tests
  • Pro:Solid build quality for the price
  • Con:Bass can become overpowering even for bass fans
  • Con:Weak passive noise isolation
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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