Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC headphones powered by Bose audio deliver 50-hour battery
Skullcandy unveiled its new Crusher 1080 ANC headphones on July 15, 2026, at a launch event in New York. The over-ear model features active noise canceling and integrates Bose’s Sound by Bose audio technologies, including QuietControl ANC and TrueSpatial audio with head tracking, making it the first non-Bose headphone to offer these features, according to company officials.
The Crusher 1080 ANC headphones offer up to 60 hours of battery life with active noise canceling (ANC) turned off and 50 hours with ANC on, according to multiple reports including The Verge, Engadget, and Finally Offline, which attended the launch event in New York on July 15, 2026. Skullcandy’s official battery guidance for its related Crusher ANC 2 model also lists 50 hours of playback with ANC enabled, supporting the endurance figures cited for the new model. The headphones support a rapid charging feature that delivers four hours of playback from a 10-minute charge, a claim confirmed by Skullcandy’s product page and reiterated by several outlets.
The Crusher 1080 ANC headphones offer up to 60 hours of battery life with active noise canceling (ANC) turned off and 50 hours with ANC on, according to multiple reports including The Verge, Engadget, and Finally Offline.
Powered by Bose’s Sound by Bose audio technologies, the Crusher 1080 ANC incorporates QuietControl ANC, TrueSpatial audio with head tracking, WaveForm Audio Engine, and SpeechClarity, according to reports from Finally Offline and The Verge. The Verge noted that this is the first non-Bose headphone to feature Bose’s TrueSpatial audio technology with head tracking, marking a significant collaboration between the two companies. Engadget also highlighted Bose’s QuietControl ANC and TrueSpatial directional audio as key features of the model.
The headphones feature redesigned drivers with a stiffer diaphragm material intended to improve sound clarity and reduce distortion at higher volumes, according to The Verge. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3, LE Audio, low-latency audio, and Auracast support. The model also offers multipoint pairing, auto reconnect, and wear detection that pauses music when the headphones are removed. Finally Offline reported that the design folds flat for easier storage.
The Crusher 1080 ANC is priced at $279.99 and was available at launch in four color options: black, candy, primer, and cement, according to coverage from Finally Offline and The Verge. The product shipped globally and was available on Skullcandy’s website as well as retail outlets starting in mid-July 2026.
The naming of the new model distinguishes it from Skullcandy’s previous Crusher ANC 2, with the “1080” designation appearing to represent a separate flagship launch rather than a minor update, according to multiple sources. Skullcandy’s official product pages continue to reference the Crusher ANC 2, while news coverage and independent reviews focus on the Crusher 1080 ANC, suggesting careful verification of naming is necessary.
The battery life figures position the Crusher 1080 ANC among Skullcandy’s longest-lasting over-ear headphones in 2026, according to The Verge and Engadget. The combination of Bose’s audio technologies with Skullcandy’s signature bass-focused sound aims to create a distinctive listening experience, as described by Finally Offline.
The launch event on July 15, 2026, in New York, provided the first public demonstration of the Crusher 1080 ANC’s features and confirmed its availability and pricing. Reports from the event and subsequent reviews have consistently highlighted the integration of Bose technologies and the extended battery life as defining characteristics of the new model.
