Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740
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
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-R740 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy 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 | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 49 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Skull-iQ Voice Control | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Skullcandy App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
