Sony WH-1000XM6
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 earns praise for its exceptional noise cancellation, clear sound quality, and comfortable fit for many users, with several calling it the best headphones they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious drawbacks: uncomfortable clamping force and shallow earcups causing pain, buggy multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, a fingerprint-prone finish, and disappointing customer service regarding warranty repairs and promised free gifts. While the ANC and audio are top-tier, comfort and reliability issues prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Clear and detailed sound quality
- Comfortable for many users
- Long battery life
- Foldable design
Cons
- Uncomfortable clamping force
- Shallow earcups causing pain
- Buggy multipoint Bluetooth
- Fingerprint-prone finish
- Poor customer service
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Headband | synthetic leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Studio-Quality, New Sandstone Color | Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless | Sony | Sa | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Skull-HQ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Skullcandy Crusher S6PCW-T963
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong sound (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)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
