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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

What N9 Hybrid does better (4) and where Crusher ANC 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2
Skullcandy · 2023Crusher ANC 2
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $150
7.8Noise control & calls6.6
9.2Battery6.4

Why is N9 Hybrid better than Crusher ANC 2?

  1. Battery life100 h vs 50 h2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Weight281 g vs 312 g+11%
  4. Battery life with ANC55 h vs 50 h+10%

Why is Crusher ANC 2 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 2.5 h+20%
Specifications

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AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h50 h
Battery life with ANC55 h50 h
Charging time3 h2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight281 g312 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Plasma, True Black, Bone, Drab, Hazard, Primer, Leopard, Realtree EDGE COLORS Drab, Realtree EDGE COLORS Espresso, Realtree EDGE COLORS Hazard, All Love
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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