Sennheiser CX CX 80U
Delivering uncompressed digital audio through a direct USB-C connection, these earbuds feature Sennheiser’s balanced, natural sound tuning with clear detail and controlled bass. The lightweight 38g design and included multiple ear tip sizes provide a secure, comfortable fit with effective passive noise isolation for daily use. This is best for users with modern USB-C devices who want reliable, plug-and-play wired audio without worrying about battery life or Bluetooth pairing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 17 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 28 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser CX CX 80U | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore P31i P31i | JBL Endurance Peak Endurance Peak 4 | SoundPEATS H3 H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 37 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser CX CX 80U | 28.8 | 34.6 | 33.5 | 26.7 | 46.1 | 71.2 | 8.5 | 40.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.4 | 71.6 | 93.1 | 99.6 | 86.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.2 | 99.3 | 86.7 |
| Soundcore P31i P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.2 | 84.7 | 86.7 |
| JBL Endurance Peak Endurance Peak 4 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 80.3 | 94.1 | 71.2 | 99 | 75.7 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 99.9 | 79.7 | 71.2 | 89.8 | 94.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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