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 (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong anc (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 60 | 314 | - | 470 | 34 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss R80 | 68.8 | 20.3 | 80.7 | 53.3 | 51.4 | 61.2 | 2.4 | 50.1 | 21.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 70.9 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.4 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 53.1 | 98 | 65.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 87.2 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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