Over-Ear
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
68Good
$229
Full review dataSkullcandy Crusher® ANC 2 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® ANC 2
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value6.5
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $229 | $300 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | 38 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Quick charge | - | 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 | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | voice assistant support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 332 g | 254 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Crusher® ANC 2
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is a wireless over-ear headphone built for bass lovers, with a haptic-driven low-end that can be adjusted to extreme levels. It offers a long 50-hour battery life, adaptive noise cancellation, and useful extras like multipoint Bluetooth and wear detection, but its ANC performance is only average and the sound signature is far from neutral. This is a niche pick that prioritizes fun, powerful bass over balanced audio or class-leading noise blocking.
- Pro:Extremely powerful and adjustable bass
- Pro:Excellent 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Con:Noise cancellation is only average, not top-tier
- Con:Sound signature is heavily bass-focused, not neutral
- Con:Supports only SBC codec, no AAC or aptX
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
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