Which has better noise cancelling?

The Aviator 900 uses 6 adaptive mics against 4 adjustable mics on the Crusher. On paper the Aviator adapts more, but the Crusher lets you dial ANC strength yourself. Both handle plane and office noise well.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Crusher ANC XT 2. It runs 50 hours with ANC on and 60 with it off. The Aviator 900 runs 40 with ANC on and 60 with it off. Both give about 4 hours from a 10-minute rapid charge.

Is the Aviator 900 worth stepping up to?

Only if you need a wired 3.5mm connection or water resistance. The Crusher costs less in features lost than the Aviator gains, and owners rate the Crusher higher.

Which is better for gaming?

The Aviator 900, because the 3.5mm aux input avoids Bluetooth lag. The Crusher is Bluetooth only, so lip-sync delay is possible in games.

Do both support multipoint?

Yes. Both pair to two devices at once, so you can switch between a laptop and a phone without repairing.

Which is better for bass lovers?

The Crusher ANC XT 2. Its sensory bass slider lets you add as much low end as you want. The Aviator 900 has fixed tuning with a flatter response.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 vs Skullcandy Aviator 900

The Crusher ANC XT 2 is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It has longer battery life with ANC on, adjustable sensory bass, Skull-iQ voice control, Tile finding and Personal Sound by Mimi. The Aviator 900 is lighter on features but adds Bluetooth 5.3, a 3.5mm wired option and water resistance. Owners rate the Crusher higher, and its bass slider is the feature people talk about most.

Choose the Crusher ANC XT 2 if you want the strongest bass, the longest ANC battery life and smart features like voice control and Tile finding.
Choose the Aviator 900 if you want a wired 3.5mm option, water resistance and newer Bluetooth, and you prefer a more neutral sound.

Prices

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

Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2	Skullcandy Aviator 900
Battery with ANC on	50 hours	40 hours
Battery with ANC off	60 hours	60 hours
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.3
Wired connection	1m cable included	3.5mm aux input
Noise cancelling mics	4 mics, adjustable	6 mics, adaptive
Bass control	Adjustable sensory bass slider	Fixed tuning, Supreme Sound
Water resistance	Not rated	Water resistant
Smart features	Skull-iQ voice control, Tile finding, Mimi personal sound	Multipoint only

Spec	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2	Skullcandy Aviator 900
color	Black	Black
Bluetooth version	5.2	v5.3
Driver diameter	40 mm	40mm
Impedance	32 Ω (ohm)	36Ω
Weight	332 g	332g
Max Battery Life	50 hours	60 hours
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Driver Size	40 mm	40.0
Wireless	Yes	Yes, No
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connector on Cable	3.5 mm	3.5 mm

Spec	Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2	Skullcandy Aviator 900
NFC	No	No
Frequency Response (min) (Hz)	20.0	20.0
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Foldable	Yes	Yes, No
Type of Headphone	Over-Ear	In-Ear, On-Ear, Over-Ear
Wi-Fi	No	No
USB Type	USB-C	USB-C
Speaker Configuration	2.0 (stereo)	2.0 (stereo)
Frequency Response (max) (Hz)	20000.0	20000.0
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