Sennheiser CX 80U

Launched Apr 2026 · Wired

62
OkayGifng score
Good for musicGood for valueGood for commuteGood for office

Usual price₹1,690

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,690 · launch price ₹1,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
69

Award-winning budget wired sound; thin sub-bass

Noise cancelling
30

No ANC; snug tips isolate well

Features
26

USB-C hi-res DAC; one-button remote, no volume

Calls
52

Mic works but adds static

Comfort & fit
76

Tiny light buds, comfy for hours

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Full, well-controlled bass and crisp, non-harsh treble
  • Detailed and dynamic with natural vocals
  • Tiny, light buds that sit snugly
  • Good passive isolation
  • Agile bass, clear mids, lively treble
  • Isolation muffles office chatter
  • Comfortable for hours

Cons

  • No volume buttons
  • No carry pouch
  • Cable rustle carries into the ears
  • Budget plastics
  • No volume control
  • Mic recordings pick up static
  • Mids less refined than pricier sets
  • What Hi-Fi?Oct 2026

    A 2026 award winner; superb sound and comfort for a budget wired pair (sound 5/5, comfort 5/5, build 4/5).

  • TechRadarMar 2026

    Strong budget USB-C buds with detailed sound, smart looks and good isolation; held back by no volume control and a so-so mic (sound 4.5/5, value 5/5).

  • Tom's GuideFeb 2026

    Editor's Choice and the reviewer's pick of budget wired earbuds this year; only the sub-bass disappoints.

Full specs

Sound
Driversdynamic
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones1
Call noise reductionMEMS inline mic
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired optionUSB-C (built-in DAC, 24-bit/96 kHz)
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight14.3 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack

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