Koss R80
The 60-ohm dynamic drivers deliver a wide 16Hz-22kHz frequency response, while the closed-back design and included 3.5mm/6.3mm connectors offer wired versatility. The lightweight 210-gram build and lengthy 8-foot cord provide practical, stationary comfort for long listening sessions. These are best for home listeners seeking an affordable, full-size stereophone for music, though the poor call quality and low commute score make them unsuitable for mobile or office use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong anc (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 16 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 60 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.44 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss R80 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | TOZO HT2 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Truefree HF-10 | Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 37 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 60 | 314 | 32 | - | 20 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 50 | 125 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss R80 | 66.3 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 42.5 | 44.7 | 53.7 | 2.4 | 42.5 | 27.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 87.1 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 35 | 95.8 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 80.3 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 87.1 | 95 | 93.9 |
| Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 87.8 | 93.2 | 81.6 | 87.7 | 45.4 | 95.8 | 87.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$46
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Usage Scores
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