Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720
Patented Crusher Bass technology adds dual haptic drivers to 40mm dynamic drivers, creating physical rumble in-game, complemented by a 48-hour battery and open-back acoustics. THX Spatial Audio with head tracking delivers a 360-degree soundscape, and memory foam cushions with a suspension headband make the 354g weight comfortable for marathon sessions. Best for immersive single-player gamers on PC, PlayStation, and Switch who want tactile bass feedback, though its open-back design prevents travel use.
About This Headphones
Patented Crusher Bass technology adds dual haptic drivers to 40mm dynamic drivers, creating physical rumble in-game, complemented by a 48-hour battery and open-back acoustics. THX Spatial Audio with head tracking delivers a 360-degree soundscape, and memory foam cushions with a suspension headband make the 354g weight comfortable for marathon sessions. Best for immersive single-player gamers on PC, PlayStation, and Switch who want tactile bass feedback, though its open-back design prevents travel use.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 40 mm
- Impedance ohms 36
- Wireless
- Open closed back open
- Battery life hours 48
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong sound (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong battery (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Codecs | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 Wireless Gaming Headset, Ultimate Immersion and Comfort, THX Spatial Audio, Multi-Sensory Bass and Platform- Digi-Black, Removable Mic, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 48 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | Skull-HQ |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| RGB | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 48 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 | 30.8 | 83 | 34.6 | 82.3 | 80.2 | 29.1 | 36.5 | 66.7 | 63 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 0 | 99.7 | 93.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 79.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51 | 87.4 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 0 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 20 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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