Sony ULT Wear vs Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720
Buy the Sony ULT Wear for music, commuting and travel. It has active noise canceling, a 30-hour battery and a foldable case, and it costs less: $99.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026, versus $135.00 at eBay for the Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720. Choose the Crusher PLYR 720 only if you game across PC and consoles and want THX spatial audio, a boom mic and a USB transmitter.
Today the Sony ULT Wear costs $35.01 less at its best price.
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Sony ULT Wear
4.5Choose the Sony ULT Wear if you want noise canceling, a lighter travel-ready headset and the lower price for music and calls.
- Active noise canceling for planes, trains and offices
- 30-hour battery and a carrying case
- ULT bass button and 360 Reality Audio with a personalized EQ
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
- $99.99 at eBay, the lower price of the two
What separates them
| Sony ULT Wear | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (new, as of November 3, 2026) | $99.99 at eBay | $135.00 at eBay |
| Noise canceling | Active noise canceling with a noise-canceling mic | None listed |
| Battery life | 30 hours, 3.5-hour charge | 38-48 hours |
| Gaming features | None; Bluetooth only | THX Spatial Audio with head tracking, USB-A transmitter, ultra-low latency |
| Microphone | Built-in mic for calls | Removable boom mic |
| Wired option | Wireless only | 3.5mm cable |
| Water resistance | Not water resistant | Not listed |
Price history
- Sony ULT Wear: lowest $79.99 on Nov 2 at PayMore Spartanburg; $99.99 on Nov 3.
- Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720: lowest $196.52 on Nov 3 at Consolidated Computers.
Prices at every store
Sony ULT Wear
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$148.00Observed at 5:28 PM - eBayNew
Availability unknownSold by castlerp8 (99.8% positive, 2,900 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
$99.99Free shippingVerified - B&H Photo-Video-AudioNew
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$148.00Observed at 5:03 PM - Macy'sNew
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Specs compared
| Spec | Sony ULT Wear | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours | 38-48 hours |
| Noise Canceling | Yes | — |
| With Microphone | Yes | — |
| Color | Black, Off-White, Forest Gray | — |
| Style | On-ear | — |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth | — |
| Use | Sports | — |
| Over-Ear | Yes | — |
| Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Height | 10.3″ tall | — |
| Width |
What reviewers say
Sony ULT Wear
Owners rate it around 4.5 out of 5 across roughly 1,900 ratings, mostly for bass output and ANC value. Complaints center on weight, plasticky feel and muddy sound before EQ.
- Punchy bass from the ULT button
- Strong ANC for the price
- Long battery life
- Comfortable ear pads for long wear
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can overwhelm vocals at default settings
- Build feels plastic
- Microphone picks up background noise on calls
Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720
Reception of the Crusher PLYR 720 is mixed. Owners like the adjustable bass and long battery life for console play, while critics say the open-back build leaks sound and the haptics can overwhelm competitive audio cues.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for commuting and flights?
- The Sony ULT Wear. Its active noise canceling cuts engine and traffic noise, and it is the cheaper of the two at $99.99 at eBay as of November 3, 2026.
- Which is better for console gaming?
- The Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720. It ships with a USB-A transmitter, has ultra-low latency and THX Spatial Audio with head tracking, and works with Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.
- Which has the longer battery life?
- The Crusher PLYR 720, rated 38-48 hours against 30 hours for the ULT Wear. The Sony charges in about 3.5 hours.
- Is the Crusher PLYR 720 worth $35 more?
- Only if you game. The extra money buys spatial audio, a boom mic and a wired connection; for music and travel the ULT Wear does more for less.
- Can I use the Sony ULT Wear for calls?
- Yes. It has a built-in noise-canceling microphone and supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The Crusher's boom mic is better for loud voice chat.
- Do either handle sweat or rain?
- The ULT Wear is listed as not water resistant, and the Crusher PLYR 720 lists no water resistance either. Neither is a good pick for heavy workouts outdoors.