Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Sennheiser
55 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740

Skullcandy
84 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

87 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, durability, and value for money. Users highlight their neutral, true-to-sound audio reproduction and effective passive noise isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and critical listening. Some reviewers note that the headphones can be uncomfortably tight initially and that the ear pad coverings may peel over time, but overall, they are considered a reliable choice for both professional and home use.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Neutral and true-to-sound audio
  • Effective passive noise isolation
  • Durable build quality
  • Great value for the price
Cons
  • Tight fit initially
  • Ear pad covering may peel
  • Slightly heavy
  • Can hear sound outside
  • Cord bundled may not fit
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 10
👍 Durability 6
🤔 Comfort 8
👍 Noise isolation 7
👎 Fit tightness 4

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Bass quality 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Comfort 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Value for money 3

Scores

Budget
Sennheiser
63
Skullcandy
81
Gaming
Sennheiser
34
Skullcandy
69
Commute
Sennheiser
35
Skullcandy
68
Work
Sennheiser
29
Skullcandy
66
Music
Sennheiser
42
Skullcandy
65
Studio
Sennheiser
51
Skullcandy
60
Calls
Sennheiser
23
Skullcandy
59

Specifications

Sennheiser HD 280 ProSkullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.28 kg★0.33 kg
Ear Cushionsoft earpadsleather
Headbandheadband padding—
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—40 mm★
Drivers—1★
Freq Min8 Hz★20 Hz
Freq Max25 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance64 Ω8 Ω
Sensitivity113 dB★100 dB
Max SPL—100 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✗—
CodecsSennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones, w/Stand, BlackSkullcandy 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
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adjustable
Transparency✗✗
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.2★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length3 m—
Range—9.100000381469727 m★
Battery
Battery Life—49 hrs★
Charge Time—2.5 hrs★
Fast Charging—10 Minutes for 4 Hours
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone✗✓★
Mic Count—4★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic—✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Skull-iQ Voice Control
Touch Controls—✗
App—Skullcandy App
Gaming Mode—✗
Water Resistance—Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

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

Pricing

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro is £95 cheaper (2.2x less).

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro0.690score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R7400.479score per dollar

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro offers 1.4x better value for money

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740

Verdict

★ Winner: Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740

Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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