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A/B comparison · Headphones

Sennheiser IE 80S BT vs Sennheiser IE 80 S

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews

Sennheiser IE 80S BT vs Sennheiser IE 80 S in brief

  • Spec rows: Sennheiser IE 80S BT wins 0, Sennheiser IE 80 S wins 2, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
  • Our scores: Sennheiser IE 80S BT 8.1/10, Sennheiser IE 80 S 7.2/10.
  • Sennheiser IE 80S BT wins: sound quality (8.5 vs 7.4), bass response (9 vs 7.1), midrange clarity (7.5 vs 6.6), treble detail (8 vs 6.8), soundstage & imaging (8.5 vs 7.9), build quality (8.5 vs 8.2), comfort and fit (8 vs 7.9), noise isolation (7.5 vs 6.5), value for money (7 vs 6.5).
  • Who should buy which: The Sennheiser IE 80S BT wins every aspect where the two differ.
CH A Sennheiser IE 80S BT

Sennheiser IE 80S BT

Channel A · In-ear (IEM) · 2019
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CH B Sennheiser IE 80 S

Sennheiser IE 80 S

Channel B · In-ear (IEM) · 2017
Sennheiser IE 80S BT Sennheiser IE 80 S
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.1/10Sennheiser 7.2/10Sennheiser

Rows won, of 11 compared Sennheiser 0 · Sennheiser 2 · tied or not compared 9

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

In-ear (IEM) Wearing style In-ear (IEM)
Dynamic Driver type Dynamic
10 mm From the Amazon listing Source Driver size Not published
10 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 10 Hz to 20 kHz
110 dB Max SPL 116 dB +6 dB

Power, comfort, battery

Not published Impedance 16 Ω
66 g Weight 40 g lighter
6 hours Battery life Not published
Passive Isolation only Noise cancellation Passive Isolation only
Yes Microphone Not published
Bluetooth Connectivity Wired

Weight and battery figures come from each manufacturer datasheet; real world numbers vary with use.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

9 aspects, two channels

Sennheiser IE 80S BT Sennheiser IE 80 S
Sound quality 8.5 7.4
Bass response 9.0 7.1
Midrange clarity 7.5 6.6
Treble detail 8.0 6.8
Soundstage & imaging 8.5 7.9
Build quality 8.5 8.2
Comfort and fit 8.0 7.9
Noise isolation 7.5 6.5
Value for money 7.0 6.5

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Sennheiser IE 80S BT
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Sennheiser IE 80 S

The Sennheiser IE 80 S isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser IE 200.

Why this one: Current wired audiophile in ear with ear hooks continuing the IE line that replaced the IE 80 S

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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