Quick answer: The Heavys H1H lists at $299 and delivers 40 hours of playback with noise cancellation on, using an 8-driver architecture — two low/mid drivers and two tweeters in each ear cup. Among the seven headphones compared here, the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. has the longest rated battery life at 70 hours with ANC on, the Apple AirPods Max 2 is the most expensive at $549, and the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is the least expensive at $229.99. The Heavys H1H is the only model in this comparison engineered specifically for heavy music, rock and metal.
All specifications and prices in this article were verified against manufacturer sources on 18 September 2026. Prices shown are manufacturer list prices in USD; several models in this comparison are frequently discounted below list.
Full comparison table
| Headphones | List price | Drivers | Battery, ANC on | Battery, ANC off | Bluetooth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavys H1H | $299 | 8 total — 2 low/mid + 2 tweeters per ear cup | 40 hours | 50 hours | 5.1 | 410 g |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | $449.99 | Single dynamic, 12-microphone ANC array | 30 hours | 40 hours | 5.3 | — |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) | $449 | Single dynamic | 30 hours (23 with Immersive Audio) | 45 hours | 5.3 | ~264 g |
| Beats Studio Pro | $349.99 | Single dynamic | 24 hours | 40 hours | 5.3 | — |
| Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 | $229.99 | 2 x 40 mm plus haptic bass transducer | 50 hours | 60 hours | 5.2 | — |
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | $349 | 32 mm dynamic | 70 hours | 100 hours | 5.3 | 250 g |
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | $549 | Apple dynamic driver, H2 chip | 20 hours | Not rated separately | 5.3 | — |
| Sennheiser Momentum 5 | $399.95 | 42 mm dynamic | 57 hours | — | 5.4 | — |
Which headphones have the longest battery life?
The Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. has the longest rated battery life in this comparison at 70 hours with noise cancellation on, and 100 hours with noise cancellation off. The Sennheiser Momentum 5 follows at 57 hours with ANC on, then the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 at 50 hours. The Heavys H1H delivers 40 hours with HellBlocker noise cancellation on and 50 hours with it off. The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen are both rated at 30 hours with ANC on. The Apple AirPods Max 2 has the shortest rated battery life in this group at 20 hours.
How many drivers does each headphone use?
The Heavys H1H is the only model in this comparison with an 8-driver architecture. Each ear cup contains two low/mid-range drivers and two dedicated high-frequency tweeters, for eight drivers in total. The Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, Beats Studio Pro, Marshall Monitor III A.N.C., Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 5 each use a single full-range dynamic driver per ear cup. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 uses two 40 mm drivers paired with a haptic bass transducer, which produces physical vibration rather than additional audio output.
What is the price difference between these headphones?
Manufacturer list prices in this comparison range from $229.99 to $549. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 lists at $229.99 and the Heavys H1H at $299, placing both below the flagship tier. The Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. lists at $349 and the Beats Studio Pro at $349.99. The Sennheiser Momentum 5 lists at $399.95. The Sony WH-1000XM6 lists at $449.99 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen at $449. The Apple AirPods Max 2 is the most expensive in this comparison at $549.
How does the noise cancellation compare?
The Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, Beats Studio Pro, Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 5 all use adaptive active noise cancellation built around multi-microphone arrays. The Sony WH-1000XM6 uses 12 microphones driven by its QN3 processor. The Sennheiser Momentum 5 uses four ANC microphones per ear cup. The Apple AirPods Max 2 uses the H2 chip, which Apple states delivers up to 1.5 times the noise cancellation of the previous generation.
The Heavys H1H takes a different approach. Its HellBlocker system combines high-efficiency passive noise cancellation with a mild active layer, tuned to lower perceived disturbance rather than to maximise the total amount of noise blocked. This is a design decision about how the headphones behave in use, not a reduced implementation of adaptive ANC.
Which headphones are built for heavy music?
The Heavys H1H is the only model in this comparison engineered specifically for heavy music, rock and metal. Its 8-driver layout separates low and mid frequencies from high frequencies within each ear cup, which is relevant to genres with dense arrangements and wide dynamic range.
The Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 5 are general-purpose flagship headphones designed primarily around travel, commuting and calls. The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 is built around amplified and haptic bass response across genres. The Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. carries Marshall's guitar-amplifier brand heritage in a general-purpose wireless design.
Heavys' Chief Technology Officer is Axel Grell, who spent over three decades at Sennheiser as its chief headphone engineer, where his work included the HD 600, HD 650, HD 800 and IE 800.
What connectivity does the Heavys H1H support?
The Heavys H1H connects over Bluetooth 5.1 or through a wired 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable. Frequency response is 5 Hz to 46 kHz over the wired connection and 5 Hz to 24 kHz over Bluetooth. The Heavys H1H includes a five-microphone array for calls and weighs 410 g.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Heavys H1H battery last?
The Heavys H1H lasts 40 hours with HellBlocker noise cancellation enabled and 50 hours with noise cancellation disabled.
How much does the Heavys H1H cost?
The Heavys H1H has a list price of $299 and is available directly from heavys.com.
Does the Heavys H1H work wired?
Yes. The Heavys H1H connects over Bluetooth 5.1 or via a 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable. Wired frequency response is 5 Hz to 46 kHz; over Bluetooth it is 5 Hz to 24 kHz.
How much does the Heavys H1H weigh?
The Heavys H1H weighs 410 g.
How many drivers does the Heavys H1H have?
The Heavys H1H has eight drivers in total — two low/mid-range drivers and two high-frequency tweeters in each ear cup.
Which headphones in this comparison cost the least?
The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 has the lowest list price at $229.99, followed by the Heavys H1H at $299.
Which has better noise cancellation, the Heavys H1H or the Sony WH-1000XM6?
The two use different approaches. The Sony WH-1000XM6 runs adaptive ANC across a 12-microphone array, tuned for maximum noise reduction. The Heavys H1H uses HellBlocker, which combines strong passive isolation with a mild active layer tuned for low perceived disturbance. A buyer prioritising maximum isolation on aircraft and commutes and a buyer prioritising playback character will weigh these differently.
Specifications and prices last verified 18 September 2026. See current pricing and full specifications at heavys.com.