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Nothing Headphone 1 vs SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Nothing Headphone 1

Nothing Headphone 1

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 329 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 29,000Out of Stock
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SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2

SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 332 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 25,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nothing Headphone 1 lasts longer between charges (up to 80 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2 has faster recharging (10 minutes).

Weight

Nothing Headphone 1
329 g
SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
332 g

Connections

Nothing Headphone 1
Bluetooth and wired connection
SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Bluetooth connection

Fit

Nothing Headphone 1
PU memory-foam over-ear cushions
SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Over-Ear Wireless Headphones

Battery life

Nothing Headphone 1
Up to 80 hours (ANC off)
SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
60 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)

Controls

Nothing Headphone 1
Roller, Paddle and Button controls
SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nothing Headphone 1

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 80 hours (vs 60 hours), ANC off.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired.
  • Bluetooth and wired connection.
  • Supports spatial audio.

SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Connection: Bluetooth 5.2 & Auxiliary Input.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PriorityNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
FitPU memory-foam over-ear cushionsOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Weight329 g332 g
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours (ANC off)60 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
ControlsRoller, Paddle and Button controlsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Charging5 minutes provides up to 5 hours10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
BrandNothingSkullcandy
ModelHeadphone (1)Crusher ANC 2
Announced20252023
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Weight329g332g
Dimensions173.85 x 78 x 189.25mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Battery LifeUp to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on)60 Hours (ANC Off) / 50 Hours (ANC On)
Charging Time2 hours—
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 5 hours10 minutes yields 4 hours of playback
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wiredBluetooth 5.2 & Auxiliary Input
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorUSB-C and 3.5mm3.5 mm AUX input; USB-C charging
App SupportNothing X app—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Voice AssistantSmart assistant via configurable button—
SensorsOn-head detection—
Special FeaturesSound by KEF; eight-band EQ; ChatGPT integrationAdjustable Crusher Bass; Personal Sound; multipoint

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Drivers40mm dynamic drivers40mm Main Drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance16 ohmsAudio driver 32 ohms; Crusher driver 8 ohms
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAdjustable Stay-Aware mode
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head tracking—
MicrophonesSix-microphone systemClear Voice Smart Mic for calls
Audio FeaturesSound by KEF; eight-band EQMulti-Sensory Crusher Bass (Adjustable)

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
ControlsRoller, Paddle and Button controlsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP52—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsPU memory-foam over-ear cushions—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2
Headphones / EarbudsHeadphone (1) headphones/headsetCrusher ANC 2 headphones/headset
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio Cable3.5mm audio cableWireless-only audio design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear or neckband designOn/over-ear or neckband design
DocumentationUser documentationUser documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 40 mm drivers.

In summary

For most buyers the Nothing Headphone 1 is the better buy; the SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2 makes sense if you want faster recharging.

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