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).
Which one to buy
Neither of these is a do-everything headphone. The Accentum Plus ($130) is built for clarity: balanced Sennheiser tuning that owners compare favourably with Sony's WH-1000XM5. The Crusher Evo ($140) is built for impact, with a slider that drives haptic bass until the earcups vibrate against your skull.
What comes with each makes the decision easier. The Sennheiser includes adaptive ANC, multipoint, aptX Adaptive and a 50-hour battery with ANC running. The Skullcandy has no ANC and no multipoint, which owners call stingy now that both are common under $150, and its battery is a still-strong 40 hours. If you commute or switch between a laptop and a phone, the Sennheiser is the only one of the two that handles it.
The Crusher does something no other headphone does, though. Owners describe hip-hop and EDM at 30 to 50% slider as a club subwoofer, and movie explosions as physically rumbling. Turn the slider to zero and it becomes a respectable warm headphone, and the Personal Sound hearing test sharpens detail for owners who take it. Above roughly 70% it buries vocals, which is fine for showing friends but not for daily listening.
They share a few complaints. Both clamp tightly at first, and both are hard on larger heads for the first weeks. The Sennheiser's touch controls are its loudest complaint, with the ANC gesture close enough to pause that it stops music by accident. The Crusher uses physical buttons you can find by feel, but its folding hinges crack often enough to support an aftermarket for replacement parts, and its headband rubber pulls hair. Glasses also weaken the Crusher's seal and the haptic effect.
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
For accurate, detailed sound plus ANC and multipoint for everyday commuting and work.
Skullcandy Crusher Evo
If bass you can feel is the point, mostly for hip-hop, EDM and movies at home, and you don't need noise cancelling.
| 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
Sennheiser Accentum Plus vs Skullcandy Crusher Evo: common questions
Does the Crusher Evo have noise cancelling like the Accentum Plus?▾
No. The Crusher Evo has no ANC and no transparency mode, only passive isolation from its cups. The Accentum Plus has adaptive hybrid ANC that handles steady rumble well, though it trails Sony and Bose flagships on voices.
Can the Crusher Evo sound normal for everyday listening?▾
Yes. With the slider at zero, owners describe a warm, decent-sounding headphone, and the Personal Sound test improves clarity. For clarity and separation, though, the Accentum Plus is the one owners praise.