Which has better noise canceling?

The Aviator 900. Its six-mic adaptive ANC is the more advanced system on paper, while the Crusher lists ANC without a mic count. The Crusher's bass can mask noise, but that is not the same as canceling it.

Which is better for bass-heavy music?

The Crusher 1080 XT. Its adjustable Crusher bass adds physical low end you can tune, which the Aviator does not offer. The Aviator aims for a flatter, clearer sound.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Crusher, on the stated figures. Skullcandy rates it up to 50 hours with a 60-hour maximum, against 60 hours with ANC off and 40 with ANC on for the Aviator.

Is the Aviator worth stepping up to?

If adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 and water resistance matter to you, yes. If bass and battery life matter more, the Crusher is the better fit.

Can I use either one wired?

Yes. Both take a 3.5 mm cable and charge over USB-C. The Crusher's cable is not detachable; the Aviator's spec sheet lists a 3.5 mm connector on the cable.

Which is better for calls?

The Aviator has the edge on paper with six mics feeding its ANC and voice pickup. The Crusher has a built-in mic and multipoint, so it handles calls fine, but it does not advertise the same mic array.

Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT vs Skullcandy Aviator 900

Both are Skullcandy over-ears with 40 mm drivers, ANC and multipoint, so the split is bass versus balance. The Crusher 1080 XT adds adjustable Crusher bass and a longer rated battery, while the Aviator 900 leans on a newer Bluetooth version, six-mic adaptive ANC and water resistance. Buy the Crusher if you want to feel low end; buy the Aviator if you want cleaner, more even sound and a lighter-touch fit for calls and travel.

Choose the Crusher 1080 XT if you want adjustable, physical-feeling bass and the longest battery life between charges.
Choose the Aviator 900 if you want adaptive noise canceling, a newer Bluetooth version and water resistance in a more neutral-sounding headphone.

Prices

Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT: $249.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
Skullcandy Aviator 900: $185.00 at Poshmark (checked today)
Difference: the Skullcandy Aviator 900 is $64.99 cheaper than the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT today

Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

What separates them

	Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT	Skullcandy Aviator 900
Bass	Patented adjustable Crusher bass you can feel, with a slider to dial it in	Supreme Sound tuning aimed at clarity and fidelity, no bass slider
Noise canceling	Active noise canceling, mic count not stated	Six-mic adaptive ANC that adjusts to surroundings
Bluetooth	v5.2	v5.3
Battery	Up to 50 hours rated, up to 60 hours max; 10 min gives 7 hours	60 hours with ANC off, 40 with ANC on; 10 min gives 4 hours
Water resistance	Not stated	Water resistant
Weight	Not stated	332 g
Wired option	3.5 mm jack and USB-C, cable not detachable	3.5 mm aux and USB-C
Multipoint	Yes	Yes

Specs compared

Spec	Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT	Skullcandy Aviator 900
Wireless technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Connectivity	3.5mm Jack, Bluetooth, USB-C	Wireless
Impedance	32 ohm	36Ω
Driver size	40 mm	40.0
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth® (v5.2)	v5.3
Rapid charge	Rapid Charge (10 min = 7 hrs)	10 min = 4 hrs
Noise Canceling	Yes	Yes
With Microphone	Yes	Yes
Color	True Black	Black
Style	On-ear	On-ear
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Over-Ear	Yes	Yes

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Spec	Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT	Skullcandy Aviator 900
Height	7.48″ tall	7.17″ tall
Max Battery Life	60 hours	60 hours
Wireless	Yes	Yes, No
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
USB Type	USB-C	USB-C
Multipoint	Yes	Yes
Noise Cancelling	Active Noise Cancelling	Active Noise Cancelling
Foldable	Yes

Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT vs Skullcandy Aviator 900

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Skullcandy Crusher 1080 XT vs Skullcandy Aviator 900

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