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Itel N82 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Itel N82 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 61%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Itel N82

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Itel N82 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 84% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 8 hours, lower battery life than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Itel
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
200 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 200 g, lighter than 54.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Itel N82 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Itel N82 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Itel N82 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 6 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    Itel N82 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Itel N82 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Temitope Saanu
≈ estimated
08/10/2023
First look: unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Itel N82 has a good design for the price, but the plastic build needs careful handling when stretched.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Itel N82

  • Powerful bass output due to 40mm large dynamic drivers
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX input, and an SD card slot
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy storage and portability
  • Comfortable over-ear fit with soft padded ear cushions and an adjustable headband
  • Convenient on-device controls for managing music and calls
  • Highly affordable pricing, often cited as offering good value for money

What customers don't like about Itel N82

  • Relatively short battery life (approximately 8-10 hours) compared to modern competitors
  • Lack of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive noise reduction
  • Does not include advanced audio features like a neodymium magnet or spatial audio support
  • No noise-canceling microphone for clearer calls in loud environments
  • Build quality is functional but may feel less premium compared to higher-end models

Verdict

The itel N82 (IEB-82) is an over-ear wireless headset featuring 40mm dynamic drivers designed to deliver high-fidelity stereo sound with deep bass. It supports multiple connectivity modes, including Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm AUX input for wired use via its detachable cable, and a built-in microSD card slot for standalone playback. Key pros include a foldable, ergonomic design with PU earpads for portability and comfort, a rechargeable 300mAh battery providing up to 8 hours of playback, and integrated controls for calls and music management. However, potential drawbacks include a relatively short battery life compared to modern competitors, the use of an older Micro-USB charging port, and a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC).

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