Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
The Skullcandy Crusher 720 is praised for its incredible bass, comfort, and immersive sound, especially for gaming and music. However, some users report issues with battery life, creaking build, and a finicky mute button. Overall, it's a solid headset for bass lovers, but potential buyers should be aware of the trade-offs.
Pros
- Incredible bass and vibration
- Comfortable memory foam ear cups
- Immersive THX spatial audio
- Good sound quality for gaming and music
- Easy-to-use EQ software
Cons
- Battery drains quickly with bass on
- Creaking build quality in some units
- Mute button is hard to use
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Bass wheel can slip over time
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 Wireless Gaming Headset, Ultimate Immersion and Comfort, THX Spatial Audio, Multi-Sensory Bass and Platform- Digi-Black, Removable Mic, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Skull-HQ | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
