Over-Ear
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
76Great
$280
Full review dataSkullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM4 - Outstanding overall at around $300.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000XM4
88Outstanding
$300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Crusher® 1080 ANC | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $280 | $300 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 36 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | 38 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h | 10 min = 5 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 | touch |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant activation | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 374.2 g | 254 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | Bose SpeechClarity | - |
What reviewers said
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
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 are premium wireless over-ears that blend top-tier adaptive noise cancellation with a well-balanced, detailed sound signature. They offer a lengthy 30-hour battery, LDAC support, and a comfortable, lightweight build that still holds up well against newer competitors. With handy features like multipoint pairing, touch controls, and a quick charge function, they remain a versatile choice for daily use and travel.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Detailed, accurate audio with LDAC support
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long sessions
- Con:No dedicated aptX codec support
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium than price suggests
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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