Over-Ear
Nectar Hive
85Outstanding
$197
Full review dataNectar Hive vs Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nectar Hive comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nectar Hive - Outstanding overall at around $197.
Over-Ear
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
76Great
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nectar Hive
Sound9.0
Value7.0
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Nectar Hive | Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $197 | $280 |
| HearWiki score | 85 / 100 · Outstanding | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Electrostatic | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 36 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-7kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Sound signature | Bright neutral | - |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | - | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 60 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 50 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | both |
| Voice assistant | - | voice assistant activation |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 370 g | 374.2 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | Bose SpeechClarity |
What reviewers said
Nectar Hive
The Nectar Hive is a wired electrostatic over-ear headphone priced around $600, weighing just 370 grams. It delivers a bright neutral sound signature with a frequency response spanning 20Hz to 7kHz, offering a detailed and airy presentation that leans toward analytical clarity. This model earns high marks for its tonal balance and technical performance, making it a strong contender in its price bracket for listeners who prefer a crisp, revealing sound.
- Pro:Excellent tonal accuracy and neutrality
- Pro:Impressive technical detail retrieval
- Pro:Featherweight design for comfort
- Con:Bright tilt may be fatiguing for some
- Con:Limited bass impact due to electrostatic nature
- Con:Requires dedicated amplifier for proper use
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
The Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC is a wireless over-ear headphone that leans heavily into a haptic, bass-forward sound signature, pairing it with effective adaptive noise cancellation and a long-lasting battery. While it offers a fun, immersive listening experience for bass lovers and useful features like multipoint and quick charging, its hefty build, lack of premium codec support, and mixed comfort and call quality keep it from reaching the top tier.
- Pro:Powerful, adjustable haptic bass
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Con:Heavy and bulky design
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:Mediocre call quality
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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