Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT vs Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2

What Hi-X25BT does better (4) and where Crusher ANC 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio · 2021Hi-X25BT

4 advantages≈ $150

Skullcandy · 2023Crusher ANC 2

7.0Score

3 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

3.8Noise control & calls6.6

Why is Hi-X25BT better than Crusher ANC 2?

Specifications

Only differences	Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT≈ $150	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	44 mm	40 mm
Number of drivers	—	1
Lowest frequency	12 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	24,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	25 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	113 dB	100 dB
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	4
Battery & charging
Battery life	30 h	50 h
Battery life with ANC	—	50 h
Charging time	—	2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5	5.2
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	—
aptX	No	—
LDAC	No	—
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Weight	270 g	312 g
Foldable	Yes	Yes
Colours	Black	Plasma, True Black, Bone, Drab, Hazard, Primer, Leopard, Realtree EDGE COLORS Drab, Realtree EDGE COLORS Espresso, Realtree EDGE COLORS Hazard, All Love
Features
Touch controls	Yes	—
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes