Skullcandy Hesh 2 vs Skullcandy Crusher

Skullcandy Hesh 2 review
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Skullcandy Crusher review

Skullcandy Hesh 2 vs Skullcandy Crusher is not foldable which is one of the biggest disadvantages. These devices without noise-canceling are wireless and have an over-ear wearing style. They are also closed back and buying any of these headphones you get an audio cable.

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Features

Skullcandy Hesh 2 and Skullcandy Crusher have exactly the same impedance which is 33 Ohm. Their frequency response is identical as well — 20 Hz - 20 kHz. They have a difference in sensitivity, as the first appliance has 105 dB and the second one has 90 dB. The headphones do not have NFC and aptX support.

The two headphone models have a huge difference in battery life. Skullcandy Hesh 2 works up to 15 hours while a battery life of Skullcandy Crusher is 40 hours. In addition, only the second one has a function of speed charge. Both have a battery-free listening mode.

Sound

In the case with Skullcandy Hesh 2, the bass is inflated and the sound is very warm. Also, I realised that the bass is not well controlled.

Skullcandy Crusher has a lot of low-end emphases and it makes the device perfectly suitable for bass-heads. On the other side, mids really suffer from the overbearing basses in most cases.

Comfort and design

When it comes to comfort, Skullcandy Hesh 2 has a great benefit as its weight is only 180 g and Skullcandy Crusher weighs 275 g. The appliances have an adjustable headband and an audio cable with 120cm length.

For talking on the phone on per Skype you should use a built-in microphone. A carry case comes with each pair of headphones.

Skullcandy Hesh 2 pros and cons

Skullcandy Hesh 2  pros and cons

Pros

  • Has well-padded ear cups and do not feel any tight on your head
  • Its integrated three-button remote works well and is easy to operate by feel
  • Comes with a very soft, cloth pouch which will protect the device from scratches

Cons

  • The micro-USB charging port is hidden at the top of the left earpiece and you have to pull the phone's headband back to get to it
  • Soft treble and midrange have little detail

Skullcandy Crusher pros and cons

Skullcandy Crusher pros and cons

Pros

  • Function to increase bass with a special slider
  • The tactile response of the buttons is absolutely perfect
  • There is a little cutout which makes the rubber plastic headband much more convenient for long listening sessions

Cons

  • Tapping the cups causes the resonant sound of a twanged spring
  • Build of plastic

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Rating 5 5

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Skullcandy Hesh 2
5.6
Skullcandy Crusher
6.1
7
10
8
8
7
8
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Common

Product

Skullcandy Hesh 2
Skullcandy Crusher

Model

Hesh 2
Crusher

Brand

Skullcandy
Skullcandy

Reviews

7383
10667

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
33

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.1
3

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

105
90

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

180/6.3
275/9.7

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
120/3.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

15
40

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

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Skullcandy Hesh 2
Skullcandy Crusher
Skullcandy Hesh 2
Skullcandy Crusher

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.6
  • 6.1
  • 5.6Skullcandy Hesh 2
  • 6.1Skullcandy Crusher

The Skullcandy Crusher is better headphones in this comparison. Check Skullcandy Crusher price