Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2
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
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 are widely praised for their excellent, balanced sound quality that rivals the wired M50x, with rich detail, tight bass, and clear highs. Users highlight the solid Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, support for LDAC and AAC codecs, multipoint pairing, and exceptional battery life of over 50 hours as major advantages. While comfort is generally high, many note that the headband clamping force is strong, and the earpad and headband padding use a faux leather that tends to peel and flake over time, sometimes within a year. Build quality concerns, including fragile plastic hinges and a cheap-feeling headband, are recurrent complaints, though the overall value for sound performance is consistently rated very high.
Pros
- Excellent balanced sound quality
- Long 50+ hour battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.0 and LDAC support
- Multipoint device pairing
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Fake leather padding peels and flakes
- Strong headband clamping force
- Fragile plastic hinge joints
- Short included cables
- No active noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | leather | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | — | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 99 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 | AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10-Minute Charge for 3 Hours of Audio |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Skullcandy App | A-T Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
