Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 650
85Outstanding
$380
Full review dataSennheiser HD 650 vs Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 650 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 650 - Outstanding overall at around $380.
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 650
Sound9.0
Value7.5
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 650 | Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $380 | $280 |
| HearWiki score | 85 / 100 · Outstanding | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm | 36 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-41kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 103 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | 260 g | 374.2 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Balanced connection | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | - | Bose SpeechClarity |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 650
The Sennheiser HD 650 is a wired, open-back dynamic headphone built for serious home listening. It delivers a natural, detailed sound with a comfortable fit, though its sub-bass rolloff and bulky design limit it to stationary use rather than portable or active scenarios. Its replaceable cable and balanced connection option add to its appeal for audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and natural tonal balance
- Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Pro:Detachable cable and balanced output support
- Con:Noticeable sub-bass rolloff
- Con:Not portable or suitable for active use
- Con:High impedance requires a dedicated amplifier
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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