Skullcandy Crusher vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Skullcandy Crusher
vs
SteelSeries Arctis 9X

In this article, we compare the Skullcandy Crusher vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X specifications to understand their differences and come at a final buying decision. Based on our rating, Crusher has a total rating of 6.1 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for Arctis 9X.

Advantages Skullcandy Crusher over SteelSeries Arctis 9X

  • Less weight: 9.7oz vs 15oz
  • Foldable design
  • Voice control
  • Longer battery life: 40 hours vs 20 hours

Advantages SteelSeries Arctis 9X over Skullcandy Crusher

  • Better high limit of frequency response: 22KHz vs 20KHz
  • Higher sensitivity: 98dB vs 90dB
  • App control

Common features

  • Wired mode available
  • Detachable cables
  • Built-in controls
  • Battery free listening mode
Votes 10 10
Rating 4.4 4.4

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Skullcandy Crusher
6.1
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
7.3
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8
8
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Common

Product

Skullcandy Crusher
SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Model

Crusher
Arctis 9X

Brand

Skullcandy
SteelSeries

Reviews

10667
6479

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

40/1.5
40/1.5

Impedance, Ohm

33
32

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-22KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

3
3

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

90
98

Magnet type

neodymium

Weight (headphones), g/oz

275/9.7
425/15

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

120/3.9
300/9.8

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off, ChatMix Dial

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

4.1

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP, HSP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

40
20

Charging time, hrs

Charging port

micro USB
micro USB

Charging cable

micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A

Speed charge

Battery free listening mode

Battery level indicator

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

DTS Headphone:X

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Skullcandy Crusher
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Skullcandy Crusher
SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.1
  • 7.3
  • 6.1Skullcandy Crusher
  • 7.3SteelSeries Arctis 9X

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is better headphones in this comparison. Check SteelSeries Arctis 9X price