Crusher ANC 2 vs Sony ULT Wear

What separates them

Price history

• Crusher ANC 2: lowest $159.95 on Nov 3 at eBay.
• Sony ULT Wear: lowest $79.99 on Nov 2 at PayMore Spartanburg; $99.99 on Nov 3.

Prices at every store

Specs compared

What reviewers say

Questions and answers

Which has better bass, the Crusher ANC 2 or the ULT Wear?

The Crusher ANC 2 gives you finer control with a slider that adjusts sensory bass continuously. The ULT Wear has two fixed bass levels on its ULT button. Both hit hard; the Crusher goes further and lets you tune it.

Is the Sony ULT Wear worth it over the Crusher ANC 2?

Yes for most shoppers. At $99.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026, it is about $60 less and still has noise cancelling, touch controls, and app EQ. Pay more for the Crusher only if you want the bass slider or 60-hour battery.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Crusher ANC 2, at up to 60 hours with ANC off. The ULT Wear is rated at about 30 hours. The Crusher also lists a much longer recharge time, about 50 hours versus 3.5 hours.

Can I work out in either pair?

The Crusher ANC 2 is water-resistant and sweat-proof, so it handles gym use better. The ULT Wear is not water resistant, so keep it out of sweat and rain.

Which is better for calls?

Both have built-in noise cancelling microphones. The Crusher ANC 2 adds a microphone mute button. Neither is a dedicated headset, so expect similar call quality.

Do either work with voice assistants?

The ULT Wear supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The Crusher ANC 2 relies on the Skullcandy app for EQ and Personal Sound and does not list built-in assistant support.