Poly EncorePro HW540
Poly
27 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
Skullcandy
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly EncorePro HW540
No customer feedback yet
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Bass quality 5
Battery life 3
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 4
Build quality 2
Sound quality 3
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Specifications
| Poly EncorePro HW540 | Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.33 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Codecs | — | Adjustable Headband, Fast Charging, Foldable, Microphone Included, Multipoint Pairing |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adjustable 4-mic active noise canceling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes of charging gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| App | — | Skull-iQ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Poly EncorePro HW540
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Poly EncorePro HW5400.223score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S9860.354score per dollar
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
