Which has better noise cancellation?

Both use active noise cancellation. The Crusher's ANC is adjustable through the app and pairs with Stay-Aware mode. The Aviator uses six mics, which mainly helps call clarity. Neither matches the top tier of ANC headphones.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Aviator 900, at up to 60 hours. The Crusher ANC XT 2 runs 50 hours with ANC on and 60 with it off. Both give about 4 hours from a 10-minute quick charge.

Is the Crusher worth stepping up to?

Yes if you want adjustable bass, multipoint and Tile tracking. The Aviator is the better call for long trips, sweaty workouts and wired listening.

Which is better for calls?

The Aviator 900 has six microphones with noise-cancelling pickup. The Crusher has four mics plus a Clear Voice Smart Mic. The Aviator has the edge on paper for voice pickup.

Can I use either wired?

Yes. The Aviator includes a removable 3.94 ft 3.5mm aux cable. The Crusher includes a 1m headphone cable and folds flat for travel.

Which is better for the gym?

The Aviator 900, because it is water-resistant, sweat-resistant and nano-coated. The Crusher has no water resistance rating, so keep it dry.

Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC vs Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2

The Crusher ANC XT 2 is the stronger pick for most people. It adds adjustable sensory bass, multipoint pairing, Tile finding, Stay-Aware mode and the Skull-iQ app, and its 4.7 rating from over 1,600 owners backs it up. The Aviator 900 wins on battery life, mic count and a lighter, water-resistant build with an analog jack. Choose the Crusher if bass and smart features matter; choose the Aviator if endurance and calls matter.

Choose the Aviator 900 if you want the longest battery life, six microphones for calls, and a water-resistant build with a removable 3.5mm cable.
Choose the Crusher ANC XT 2 if you want adjustable bass you can feel, multipoint pairing, Tile tracking and app-based sound personalization.

Prices

Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC: $185.00 at Poshmark (checked today)
Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2: $138.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 is $47.00 cheaper than the Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 14)

	Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2
Battery life	Up to 60 hours, with a 10-minute charge giving 4 hours	Up to 50 hours with ANC on, 60 hours with it off
Bass control	Fixed dynamic drivers, no bass slider	Adjustable sensory bass slider plus Personal Sound by Mimi
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3, no multipoint listed	Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint pairing
Microphones	Six built-in mics with noise-cancelling pickup	Four-mic adjustable ANC with Clear Voice Smart Mic
Wired option	Removable 3.5mm aux cable, 3.94 ft	1m headphone cable, flat-folding design
Durability	Water-resistant with nano coating and sweat resistance	No water resistance rating listed
Smart features	Touch controls, THX audio support	Skull-iQ voice control, Tile finding, Stay-Aware mode, Spotify Tap
Weight and fit	Memory foam ear pads, adjustable headband	332 g, padded ear pads, collapsible

Spec	Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2
Headphone Cup Type	Over-ear	Over-Ear
Body Part Use	Head	Over Ear
Noise Cancellation Type	Active	Active
Max Battery Life	60 hours	50 hours
Recharge Time	10-minute quick charge (nets 4 hours of listeni…	10 minutes
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
Connectivity Technology	Wireless, Bluetooth	Wireless, Bluetooth
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.2
Compatible Devices	iPhone	IOS/Android
Ports And Interfaces	3.5mm Aux	USB-C
Cable Length	3.94 foot	0 in

Spec	Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2
Earpad Material	Memory foam	Padded
Microphone Highlights	With Microphone	Built-In, With Microphone
Noise Cancelling Microphone	Yes	Yes
Integrated Microphone	Yes	Yes
Microphone Mount Type	Built-In	Built-In
Microphone Quantity	6	4
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Color	Tortoise, True Black	Black
Battery Life	60 hours with Rapid Charge	50 h

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