Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful, adjustable bass and excellent sound quality. Users praise the long 60-hour battery life, comfortable fit, and premium build quality, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands like Beats and Sony. While the noise canceling is noted as not perfect, the immersive audio experience more than compensates for most users.
Pros
- Powerful adjustable bass
- Excellent sound quality
- Long 60-hour battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Noise canceling not perfect
- Requires app for best audio
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive largely positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality, especially for travel and long listening sessions. However, a significant number of users report issues with connectivity, power management, and occasional build quality problems, which temper overall satisfaction. While many consider them a worthwhile premium purchase, others find the price hard to justify given these recurring technical flaws.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long wear
- Great sound quality
- Good battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Power button problems
- Microphone quality is poor
- Not ideal for gaming
- Expensive for the value
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Sensory Bass, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 49 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Skull-iQ Voice Control | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Skullcandy App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 wins 8 specs while Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 wins 6.
