Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC vs Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC - Great overall at around $240.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

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

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.6

7.2

Noise cancelling

8.1

5.8

Battery

9.5

9.1

Calls

8.2

7.0

Value

8.5

7.0

Price (USD)

$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

Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC (2026) against Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2 (2023). The Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.

Crusher® 1080 ANC20263 yr newer
Crusher® ANC 22023

What differsCrusher® 1080 ANCCrusher® ANC 2

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.2

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Crusher® 1080 ANCCrusher® ANC 2

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $240; $240
HearWiki score: 78; 67
Released: 2026; 2023
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 36 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 36 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 36 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 122.1 dB/mW; 100 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.2
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 60 h; 60 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; 50 h
Quick charge: 10 min → 4 h; -
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: both; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; Alexa
Weight: 374.2 g; 332 g
Water resistance: none; none
Foldable: Yes; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Microphones: 6; 4

Specification comparison of Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC vs Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
Spec	Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC	Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$240	$240
HearWiki score	78 / 100 Great	67 / 100 Good
Released	2026	2023
Audio
Driver	36 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	36 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	36 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	122.1 dB/mW	100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	60 h	60 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	50 h
Quick charge	10 min → 4 h	-
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	both	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	Alexa
Design
Weight	374.2 g	332 g
Water resistance	none	none
Foldable	Yes	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	6	4

What reviewers said

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

Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are wireless over-ear headphones built for bass lovers, with a signature adjustable low-end boost and adaptive noise cancellation. They offer a very long battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and a comfortable fit, though their sound signature is heavily skewed toward sub-bass and their ANC is not class-leading. Overall, they are a niche pick for those who prioritize powerful, tactile bass over a neutral or balanced presentation.

Pro:Extremely powerful, adjustable bass response
Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 50 hours with ANC)
Pro:Comfortable for long listening sessions

Con:Noise cancellation is good but not top-tier
Con:Sound signature is too bass-heavy for neutral listeners
Con:No water resistance or wireless charging

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

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