Gaming Headset Buying Guide: Choosing Between SLYR Pro and Push Play Active

Quick answer

For dedicated PC and console play, choose the Crusher PLYR 720: its Crusher Bass, open-back acoustics, and THX Spatial Audio are built for immersive game audio. For a cheaper, more portable setup, the Push Play Active earbuds handle sweat, water, dust, and dirt with secure ear hangers and 34 hours of play time. If you want active noise canceling for both gaming and commuting, the Sesh ANC Active is the middle option.

Gaming headsets and earbuds are not interchangeable, and the right pick depends on where you play, how long you play, and whether you need to block out the room around you. This buying guide walks through the real differences between three current Skullcandy options so you can match the product to your setup instead of guessing.

We will look at the Crusher PLYR 720, Push Play Active, and Sesh ANC Active, then give you decision rules for fit, connection type, and budget. The goal is simple: help you avoid paying for features you will not use and avoid missing the ones you will.

Start with where you play

Your platform should drive the decision more than any spec sheet. A PC or console player who sits in one spot for hours benefits from a full over-ear headset with spatial audio and a bass feature you can feel. The Crusher PLYR 720 is designed around exactly that: Crusher Bass, open-back acoustics, and THX Spatial Audio for a 3D virtual world.

A mobile or handheld player who moves between rooms, or plays in short sessions, is usually better served by earbuds. The Push Play Active is built for an active lifestyle and shrugs off sweat, water, dust, and dirt, so it survives being tossed in a bag. The Sesh ANC Active adds adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling and a Fit Grip for all-day wear.

• Sit-and-stay PC or console sessions: prioritize over-ear comfort and spatial audio.
• Move-around mobile or handheld sessions: prioritize secure fit and durability.

Wired vs wireless: what actually changes

Wired and wireless are not just about cables. Wired connections generally mean you never stop to charge mid-match, and there is no pairing step before you play. Wireless means you can move around the room, but you take on battery management and you need to confirm your platform supports the connection you are buying.

The catalog facts for these products do not list a specific connection type for every model, so treat that as a decision limitation rather than a guess. Check the product page for your platform before buying. If you play at a desk and hate charging, lean wired. If you play across a room or on the move, lean wireless.

• Confirm platform compatibility before checkout, especially for console voice chat.
• If battery life is the deciding factor, note that Push Play Active lists 34 hours of play time.

Bass, spatial audio, and noise canceling

These three features solve different problems. Crusher Bass is about feeling low-end impact, which suits action games, shooters, and anything with a heavy soundtrack. THX Spatial Audio is about direction and immersion, so you can place footsteps and environmental cues around you. Active Noise Canceling is about removing the room, which matters if you game near traffic, roommates, or a noisy commute.

You rarely need all three. A competitive player who needs to hear directional cues should prioritize spatial audio. A player who games in a loud shared space should prioritize noise canceling. A player who wants games to feel physical should prioritize adjustable bass.

• Pick one priority feature and let the other two be nice-to-haves.
• If you split time between gaming and commuting, noise canceling earns its keep twice.

Fit guidance for long sessions

Fit is the most underrated part of a gaming headset purchase, because a headset that slips or pinches will ruin a long session no matter how good it sounds. Over-ear models like the Crusher PLYR 720 and Hesh 540 ANC rest around your ears and distribute weight across your head, which suits multi-hour sessions at a desk.

Earbuds depend on a secure seal and a stable shape. The Push Play Active uses secure, low-profile ear hangers to keep buds comfortably in place no matter how hard you play, and the Sesh ANC Active uses a specially designed Fit Grip for comfort at play or at home. If your ears get sore after an hour, that is a fit problem, not a sound problem.

• Try ear tips in different sizes before deciding a bud does not fit.
• Take a five-minute break every hour during long sessions to reset pressure points.

Decision rules for picking your gaming headset

• If you play at a desk on PC or console: Choose an over-ear headset with spatial audio and adjustable bass, such as the Crusher PLYR 720. Best match for immersive, long-session play.
• If you play on mobile or handheld and move around: Choose durable earbuds with a secure fit, such as the Push Play Active. Best match for portability and sweat, water, dust, and dirt resistance.
• If you need to block out a noisy room: Choose earbuds with active noise canceling, such as the Sesh ANC Active. Best match for shared spaces, travel, and mixed gaming and commuting use.
• If you are unsure about connection type: Check the product page for your specific platform before buying, because the catalog facts here do not confirm wired or wireless for every model. Verify compatibility first, then decide.

Product facts that matter for gaming

• Crusher® PLYR® 720: Features Crusher Bass, open-back acoustics, and THX Spatial Audio for a 3D virtual world. This is the most gaming-specific combination here, giving you both bass impact and directional immersion for PC and console play.
• Push® Play Active: Shrugs off sweat, water, dust, and dirt, with secure low-profile ear hangers and 34 hours of play time. Best for mobile, handheld, and active players who need durability and a stable fit more than spatial audio.
• Sesh® ANC Active: Features all-day battery, fully waterproof construction, a Fit Grip, and adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling. A flexible pick if you want one pair for gaming, workouts, and noisy environments.

Who each option is for

Best for

• PC and console players who want Crusher Bass, open-back acoustics, and THX Spatial Audio in one headset
• Active players who need earbuds that resist sweat, water, dust, and dirt with a secure ear-hanger fit
• Gamers who also commute or play in noisy rooms and want adjustable 4-Mic Active Noise Canceling

Not for

• Players who refuse to check platform compatibility before buying
• Gamers who want one product to cover every platform and every use case without compromise
• Buyers who need a confirmed connection type listed in the catalog facts before they purchase

Match the product to where and how you play, not to the longest feature list. The Crusher PLYR 720 covers immersive PC and console sessions, the Push Play Active covers durable mobile and active play, and the Sesh ANC Active covers noisy environments. Confirm platform compatibility, then buy the one that fits your sessions.