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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC

What ATH-AL5NC does better (4) and where Crusher 1080 ANC wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
4 advantages≈ $270
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Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC
Skullcandy · 2026Crusher 1080 ANC
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $280
9.2Noise control & calls7.8
7.9Battery7.4

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than Crusher 1080 ANC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 60 h+25%
  2. Weight240 g vs 374 g+56%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Driver size53 mm vs 36 mm+47%

Why is Crusher 1080 ANC better than ATH-AL5NC?

Crusher 1080 ANC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size53 mm36 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω36 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB122 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h60 h
Battery life with ANC50 h50 h
Charging time3.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight240 g374 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Primer, Candy, Cement, True Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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