Skullcandy

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

A solid mid-range pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with 60 hours up front.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
60 hoursover-ear
£219best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • Above-average battery life
  • No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile

Where the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 wins and loses

Scored against the over-ear headphones class
SoundBatteryOverall845460
Sound
84
Battery and power
54
Overall spec score
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

Weight332 g
Fitover-ear

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes

Battery and power

Battery life60 hours
Head to head

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryOverall
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2Bowers & Wilkins Px8
 SkullcandySkullcandy Crusher ANC 2This pageBowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8
Overall score60 /100Better56 /100
Battery hours60 hoursBetter30 hours
Weight332 g320 gBetter
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth5
Who it's for

Is the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need noise-cancelling mic, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort?

The Bose QuietComfort scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.