Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 400
82Great
$77
Full review dataSennheiser HD 400 vs Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 400 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 400 - Great overall at around $77.
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.
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 400 | Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $77 | $280 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Sennheiser dynamic drivers | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 36 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 18Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | 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 | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | both |
| Voice assistant | - | voice assistant activation |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 374.2 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | Bose SpeechClarity |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 400
These over-ear Sennheiser headphones are built around a neutral, open-back design aimed at studio work, delivering a wide soundstage and detailed, transparent audio for critical listening. They are lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, with a high-impedance driver setup that helps maintain low distortion, though they lack isolation and come without a carry case. Wired connectivity via USB-C and detachable cables adds versatility, but the open-back nature means sound leaks both ways.
- Pro:Accurate, transparent sound with wide soundstage
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Detachable cables and USB-C connectivity
- Con:No included carry case or spare ear pads
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:High impedance may require a dedicated amplifier for best results
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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