Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 vs Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

What ATH-M50xBT2 does better (3) and where Crusher ANC 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica · 2021ATH-M50xBT2

5.2Score

3 advantages≈ $180

Skullcandy · 2023Crusher ANC 2

7.0Score

3 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

3.8Noise control & calls6.6

5.6Battery6.4

Why is ATH-M50xBT2 better than Crusher ANC 2?

Specifications

Only differences	Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2≈ $1805.2	Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2≈ $1507.0
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	45 mm	40 mm
Number of drivers	1	1
Lowest frequency	15 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	28,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	38 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	99 dB	100 dB
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	4
Battery & charging
Battery life	50 h	50 h
Battery life with ANC	—	50 h
Charging time	3.5 h	2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	10 min → 3 h	10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5	5.2
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	—
aptX	Yes	—
LDAC	Yes	—
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Weight	307 g	312 g
Foldable	Yes	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 calls	Yes	Yes