Sennheiser 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.
form factor in-ear
30 Overall Score
Price $40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average sound (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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 80U | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 15 | 54 | 56 | 28 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser CX 80U | 32 | 44.8 | 35 | 31.6 | 49.4 | 73.4 | 13.7 | 49.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 83.2 | 83.1 | 73.4 | 90 | 72.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.4 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 80.4 | 96.2 | 73.4 | 97.1 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 83.9 | 81.7 | 94.7 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.4 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
Price
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