Sennheiser CX 80S
Its balanced, uncompressed sound signature delivers clear detail without exaggerated bass or treble, a hallmark of Sennheiser's tuning. The lightweight in-ear design with three included tip sizes provides a secure fit and effective passive noise isolation for focused listening. These wired earphones are best for budget-conscious listeners who prioritize accurate audio reproduction and a simple, reliable in-line remote for calls and music control.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
52 Overall Score
Price $25
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.7 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Freq Min | 17 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 28 |
| Codecs | Sennheiser CX 80S 3.5 mm, angled Connector Ear canal Wired In-Ear Headphones |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser CX 80S | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | Anker Space A40 A3936 | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 56 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser CX 80S | 66.1 | 44 | 35 | 91.8 | 48.7 | 94.7 | 31.7 | 35.3 | 62.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 79.9 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 79.9 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 90 | 88.1 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 93.9 | 90.3 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 80.1 | 95.7 | 73.8 | 92 | 97.1 | 81.4 |
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