Which is better for the gym?

The Crusher ANC 2. It is water-resistant and sweat-proof, and the JBL has no water or dust rating at all.

Which has longer battery life?

The JBL Live 770NC. It runs about 50 hours with noise cancelling on against roughly 34 for the Crusher, and it charges faster.

Which is better for bass?

The Crusher ANC 2 if you want to feel the bass. Its haptic slider adds physical rumble. The JBL is more balanced and adds spatial sound instead.

Which is better for calls?

The JBL has two beamforming mics and multipoint for two devices. The Crusher also has noise-cancelling mics and multipoint, so it is close, but the JBL is tuned for clear voice pickup.

Is the JBL worth stepping up to?

If battery, spatial audio and call clarity matter more than bass and water resistance, yes. The JBL is the more versatile everyday headphone.

The JBL on a charge. On durability, the Crusher's water resistance and hard case give it an edge for rough use.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 vs JBL Live 770NC

The JBL Live 770NC is the safer pick for most people: longer battery life with ANC on, a faster recharge, spatial audio, and a much better track record on owner ratings. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is the one to buy if you want the adjustable haptic bass slider and a rugged, water-resistant build with a hard travel case. On build, the Crusher feels more road-ready and folds up; the JBL is lighter on features like water protection but more balanced for everyday listening and calls.

Choose the Crusher ANC 2 if you want a bass slider you can feel, water and sweat resistance for the gym or travel, and a hard case in the box.
Choose the JBL Live 770NC if you want the longest battery with noise cancelling on, spatial sound, and a headphone that most owners rate very highly.

Prices

Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2: $144.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
JBL Live 770NC: $99.95 at Curacao (checked today)
Difference: the JBL Live 770NC is $45.04 cheaper than the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)

	Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2	JBL Live 770NC
Battery with ANC on	About 34 hours	About 50 hours
Battery with ANC off	Up to 60 hours	Up to 65 hours
Recharge speed	10 minutes gives about 4 hours	5 minutes gives about 4 hours
Bass character	Adjustable haptic sensory bass slider	JBL Signature Sound, no bass slider
Spatial audio	No spatial mode	JBL Spatial Sound with surround
Water and sweat resistance	Water-resistant and sweat-proof	No water or dust rating
Build and portability	Foldable, ships with a hard travel case	Over-ear headband, no case listed
Owner ratings	4.4 from about 17,000 ratings	4.9 from 18 ratings

Spec	Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2	JBL Live 770NC
Color	Blue	Blue
Headphone Cup Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Body Part Use	Head, Ears	Over-ear
Noise Cancellation Type	Active	True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Active
Max Battery Life	60 hours (ANC off)	65 hours
Recharge Time	50 Hours	3 hours (from empty)
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
Standby Time	60 (wireless standby time)	70 h (wireless)
Earpad Material	Memory foam	Faux leather
Driver Size	40 mm	40 mm
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Headphone Impedance	32 ohm	32 ohms

Spec	Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2	JBL Live 770NC
Sensitivity	100 dB	100 dB (at 1kHz/1mW)
Sound Output	Stereo	Surround sound, Stereo
Audio Highlights	Crusher mode, Personal Sound, Adjustable Sensor…	Spatial sound, Surround sound
Water Protection	Water-Resistant, Sweat-Proof, Waterproof	No water or dust protection rating
Waterproof	No	No
Water Resistant	Yes	No
Microphone Highlights	Built-in Microphone, Microphone Mute Button	VoiceAware, Built-in microphone, Hands free call
Noise Cancelling Microphone	Yes	Yes
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