Moondrop Edge
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
What Buyers Say
Moondrop Edge
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
The SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the adjustable haptic bass, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit for extended wear. The active noise cancellation is effective for most environments, though some note it is not total soundproofing. A few minor complaints include the lack of track skip buttons and a soft carrying case.
Pros
- Adjustable haptic bass
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Clear and balanced sound
Cons
- No track skip buttons
- Soft carrying case instead of hard shell
- Bass cannot be reduced to near-zero
Scores
Specifications
| Moondrop Edge | Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Headband | aluminum alloy | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Adjustable Headband, Fast Charging, Foldable, Microphone Included, Multipoint Pairing |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adjustable 4-mic active noise canceling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours | 10 minutes of charging gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | MOONDROP APP | Alexa |
| App | MOONDROP APP | Skull-iQ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Moondrop Edge offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.
