Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 Feature Scores
Explore all 62 feature scores for Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720, organized into pros and cons.
Scores by Feature
Summary
62 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.026 (42%)
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Positive 3.5-4.417 (27%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.412 (19%)
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Negative 1.5-2.46 (10%)
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Very negative below 1.51 (2%)
Pros
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Multi-platform support is excellent, especially with the Xbox version, which reviewers used successfully across major consoles, PC, Switch, and mobile.
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Simultaneous Bluetooth plus 2.4GHz is one of the most consistently praised conveniences, letting users keep game audio active while taking calls or using a phone app.
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Positional audio is a major strength, with reviewers repeatedly able to pinpoint footsteps, gunfire, and movement accurately in competitive games.
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Most reviewers found the core gaming sound clear, punchy, and highly enjoyable even with Crusher bass off. A few felt the stock tuning was merely decent or less refined than top premium rivals.
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Crusher bass is the defining attraction: it can make explosions, engines, and music physically rumble with unusual force. Reviewers also warn that high settings become overwhelming, fatiguing, or even distort the presentation.
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The open-back design creates an unusually wide, spacious presentation that reviewers repeatedly praised for immersion and a convincing sense of distance.
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The Xbox version is repeatedly recommended because it adds wireless Xbox support while also working across PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile in testing.
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The ear cushions are generally soft, breathable, and comfortable for long gaming sessions, though a few reviewers found the cloth less plush than expected.
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Long-session comfort is usually very good thanks to breathable pads and the suspension design. Heavier weight, a sticky silicone strap, and occasional fit quirks keep it from being universally comfortable.
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EQ flexibility is extensive, with multiple custom slots and multi-band tuning that can meaningfully fix the headset’s sharper or bassier tendencies.
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Connectivity is exceptionally versatile, combining Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, USB audio, and 3.5mm across a broad range of devices.
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Overall reactions range from ecstatic to deeply frustrated. The unique bass, strong gaming sound, and immersion inspire unusually strong fans, while software bugs, weight, build concerns, and price prevent universal endorsement.
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Background-noise rejection is a strength: keyboard noise, ringing phones, and other room sounds are filtered effectively, though the processing can make voices sound compressed.
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The styling is restrained for a gaming headset, with a premium matte-black look and subtle lighting. The oversized cups can still look bulky on the head.
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THX Spatial Audio can add strong immersion and convincing head-tracked movement, but reviewers disagree on its precision and usefulness. Some found it excellent; others found distance controls subtle or head tracking buggy.
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The apps offer unusually deep control over EQ, lighting, spatial audio, mic settings, and more. Reliability is inconsistent, with some reviewers reporting smooth operation and others repeated detection or sync bugs.
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Build quality is divisive. Some units feel premium, sturdy, and durable, while others come across as too plastic-heavy with creaking adjustment points for the price.
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Several reviewers were happy with the default flat or out-of-box tuning and found little reason to change presets.
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Battery results vary widely: some reviewers saw multi-day endurance near the advertised range, while others measured closer to about 25 hours with features active.
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RGB is subtle rather than flashy and can be customized by color and brightness. Effects are fairly limited, and much of the lighting sits inside the earcups.
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Android Bluetooth pairing was seamless in two reviews, with stable audio and no meaningful quality drop.
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The detachable boom mic is convenient when switching to a separate microphone or using the headset without the boom attached.
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The 2.4GHz dongle is easy to use, with reviewers describing instant plug-and-play behavior.
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The 180-degree earcup swivel was praised as convenient for resting the headset around the neck.
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Glasses wearers reported little to no extra pressure, with the soft cups sitting comfortably over frame arms.
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Busy game scenes stay well separated, with effects and gunfire remaining distinct even when the action gets dense.
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Height and headband adjustment can be smooth and stable, but at least one unit gradually slid out of position and needed repeated readjustment.
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Microphone impressions range from crystal-clear to merely usable. Voice intelligibility is usually good, but some reviewers heard compression, clipping, white noise, or weaker-than-premium quality.
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The earpads can be replaced, which helps cleaning and longevity, although reinstalling them can be fiddly.
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Weight impressions are mixed. The suspension system distributes the mass well for some reviewers, while others found roughly 370 grams too heavy for extended wear.
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The earpads are removable and easy to clean, but one reviewer found them frustrating to reinstall.
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Game/chat balance works directly on the headset for Xbox and PC, but reviewers note that the same control is unavailable on PS5.
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The articulated cups can create a good seal and fit larger heads well, but some reviewers found the overall grip loose enough to shift when tilting the head.
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One reviewer reported no perceptible lag during wireless use, with game audio feeling immediately synchronized.
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Bluetooth preserved the headset’s haptic-bass performance well in the tested use case.
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Rapid charging is useful, with one reviewer citing roughly four hours of playback from a ten-minute charge.
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Once adjusted, the earcups held their selected height surprisingly well in one detailed review.
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Measurements and listening impressions point to generally solid tonal balance, but with uneven bass-to-mid transitions and notable treble peaks that benefit from EQ.
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The box is well equipped, and the Xbox version’s included Game Pass code was singled out as a welcome extra.
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The midrange was described as clean and well balanced overall, with only minor coloration.
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The packaging was praised for its presentation and eco-friendly approach.
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USB-C audio adds another useful wired connection option alongside Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and 3.5mm.
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Wireless latency reports conflict sharply, from snappy 25ms or effectively lag-free use to concerns over a quoted 40–50ms delay.
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Passive isolation is very weak by design. The open-back cups let outside sound in, making the headset a poor fit for noisy rooms.
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There are no integrated microphones, so removing the boom mic sacrifices call convenience and makes the headset less practical on the go.
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Wireless range drew a repeated complaint: one reviewer saw dropouts at roughly 12 feet, far short of the expected range.
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Sidetone is one of the weaker features. Multiple reviewers called it faint, quiet, or robotic, though one found the level appropriate.
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The wide, bulky earcups make the headset awkward to pack or use as a travel companion, and the lack of integrated mics further hurts portability.
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Plastic hinge and adjustment points raised durability concerns in two hands-on reviews, including creaking and visible flex.
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Auto-sleep behavior was unreliable in repeated testing, occasionally leaving the headset powered on for hours.
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The boom microphone is clear enough for gaming, but its stiff arm repeatedly drew criticism because it springs back instead of holding precise placement.
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Active noise cancellation is absent, and one reviewer counted that omission against the headset at this price.
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The included flat analog cable works, but one reviewer found its tendency to bunch up annoying.
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The silicone suspension strap can pick up visible grease and feel sticky, which makes it less pleasant to keep looking clean.
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One reviewer found PC and music playback quieter than expected for a premium gaming headset.
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Treble is the main tonal weakness. Several reviewers heard reduced top-end refinement or an 8kHz emphasis that can sound sharp, metallic, or sibilant.
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Open-back leakage is noticeable in shared spaces, though a couple of reviewers found it less severe than expected at normal listening levels.
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Platform support is broad, but documentation around the two variants and PlayStation behavior can be confusing or contradictory.
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Clamping is light and comfortable, but one reviewer found it so loose that the headset could move during more active head motion.
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Setup can be straightforward when everything behaves, but conflicting instructions, unclear icons, and serious software bugs made the experience frustrating for some reviewers.
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The controls offer a lot directly on the headset, but the multifunction joystick can feel overloaded, imprecise, or easy to mis-trigger. Other reviewers found the layout satisfying and easy to reach.
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Value is highly audience-dependent. Bass enthusiasts often feel the experience justifies the premium, while other reviewers argue the $260–$270 price is steep beside cheaper, more polished alternatives.