Sennheiser Accentum Plus vs Skullcandy Crusher Evo
Quick take: The Sennheiser Accentum Plus costs $10 less; the Sennheiser Accentum Plus has active noise cancelling while the Skullcandy Crusher Evo doesn't; the Sennheiser Accentum Plus lasts longer per charge (50 hrs); only the Sennheiser Accentum Plus supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | Sennheiser Accentum Plus | Skullcandy Crusher Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$130 | ~$140 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Over-Ear Headphones | Over-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 50 hrs | 40 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 5 hrs | 10 min = 4 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | Yes | No |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | — |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- ✓Refined Sennheiser tuning without the bass bloat of rivals
- ✓Legitimate 50-hour battery with adaptive ANC running
- ✓aptX Adaptive gives Android users a hi-res pipeline
- ✓Street price near $130 undercuts its $230 list dramatically
- ✓Light 227g build stays comfortable all day
- ✓10-minute charge banks 5 hours of playback
- ✗ANC clearly trails Sony and Bose flagships on voices
- ✗Wind noise handling is weak outdoors
- ✗No wear detection — music plays on when removed
- ✗Earcups swivel flat but never fold for packing
- ✗Touch controls occasionally misread swipes
Skullcandy Crusher Evo
- ✓Haptic Crusher bass slider delivers physical, subwoofer-like rumble no rival matches
- ✓40-hour battery with 10-minute quick charge for 4 extra hours
- ✓Bass slider at zero yields a respectable, near-neutral everyday sound
- ✓Personal Sound (Mimi) hearing test in the Skullcandy app customizes the tuning
- ✓Plush memory-foam earcups owners find comfortable for long sessions
- ✓Folds flat and comes with a travel pouch
- ✓Built-in Tile tracking to locate lost headphones
- ✗No active noise cancellation at a price where ANC is now standard
- ✗No multipoint — reconnecting between laptop and phone is manual
- ✗Folding hinges are the build's weak point in long-term reports
- ✗Max haptic bass muddies mids and is fatiguing for some owners
- ✗No aptX or LDAC support published
- ✗$200 list price is poor value — only buy at its frequent $110-145 street price