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Sennheiser CX 80S

★★★★☆ 4.0 (1,928)

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
Sennheiser CX 80S earbuds
22 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 12 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.4★ · 5 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.0★ · 1 review1111251Q4 '21Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 28.8
Mic 34.6
Build 32.8
Sound 26.6
Battery 46.3
Comfort 29
User Sentiment 31.1
Connectivity 8.5
Social Proof 54.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Ear Tips S, M, L

Audio

Impedance 28

Microphone

Microphone Yes

vs Competition

Spec Sennheiser CX 80S EarFun Air Pro 4+ Soundcore P31i Nothing Buds 2 Baseus Bass BP1 Pro TOZO Crystal Pods
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type - hybrid dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Wireless - true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 6.0 6.1 5.4 6.0 5.4
Battery Life Hours - 12 10 13.5 12 7
Case Battery Hours - 54 50 55 55 35
Water Resistance - IP55 IP55 IP55 IP55 IPX5
Multipoint - true - false true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sennheiser CX 80S 28.834.632.826.646.32931.18.554.5
EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.696.690.899.895.571.397.599.286.9
Soundcore P31i Compare 88.196.690.896.493.471.397.575.994.7
Nothing Buds 2 Compare 91.896.690.866.695.971.391.986.586.9
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare 96.696.690.886.795.571.391.998.475.9
TOZO Crystal Pods Compare 91.889.590.88982.171.397.592.175.9

Price

Value & Pricing

From $17 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From $17

Price History

$17 $17 $18 $18 $19 $19 May 21Jul 6 $17

Usage Scores

Calls (15.2)Music (14.6)Overall (22.4)Budget (35.2)Gaming (14.3)Travel (14.5)Commute (13.2)Fitness (12)

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