Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active
Skullcandy
63 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | breathable fabric | Protein Leather |
| Headband | PU leather | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Sensory Bass, Noise Isolating Over-Ear Fit, Sweat and Water Resistant, 40 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - Forest | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Skullcandy app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active0.371score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.252score per dollar
Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
