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JVC HA FXC80 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JVC HA FXC80 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

▼Worse than 67% of headphones
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 84% of headphones
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,732 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 78% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JVC HA FXC80

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 3,732 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
JVC HA FXC80 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
5.8 mm
Driver size
5.8 mm
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 5.8 mm, smaller driver size than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
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
8 Hz
Lowest frequency
8 Hz
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
▼ Worse than 39% of models
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
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Number of microphones
0
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
▼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
▼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JVC
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
4.1 g
Weight
4.1 g
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 4.1 g, lighter than 99.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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JVC HA FXC80 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 98.1% lower weight
    Weight
    4.1 g
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (4.1 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    4.1 g vs 218 g
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    8 Hz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    25,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2.57x cheaper
    JVC HA FXC80 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 14 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    124 dB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (124 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    124 dB vs 110 dB
  • 48.5% more popular
    JVC HA FXC80 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.71 vs 5.9).
    8.71 vs 5.87
  • 2.57x cheaper
    JVC HA FXC80 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 48.5% more popular
    JVC HA FXC80 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.71 vs 5.9).
    8.71 vs 5.87
  • 98.1% lower weight
    Weight
    4.1 g
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (4.1 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    4.1 g vs 218 g
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    8 Hz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    25,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 14 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    124 dB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (124 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    124 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 34.2 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    5.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    JVC HA FXC80 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.14 vs 7.3).
    7.14 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 34.2 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    5.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    0
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
theheadphonelist.com
05/06/2013
Summary of the review
JVC HA-FXC80 “Black Series” Review
H
hifitest.de
15/03/2011
Summary of the review
JVC HA-FX80 - In-Ear Headphones Review - Very Good
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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,732 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JVC HA FXC80

  • Exceptional clarity and detail retrieval due to micro HD drivers
  • Solid build quality and durable construction
  • Good passive noise isolation once a proper seal is achieved
  • Great value for the price, offering performance comparable to more expensive models
  • Low microphonics (minimal cable noise) when moving
  • Lightweight design (approx. 4.1g) makes them easy to carry

What we don't like about JVC HA FXC80

  • Treble-heavy sound signature can be fatiguing for some listeners
  • Brightness may feel 'piercing' or sibilant depending on the source
  • May lack the spaciousness or 'soundstage' of pricier Audio-Technica or Sennheiser models
  • Niche target audience; not recommended for those who prefer warm or bass-heavy signatures
  • Older wired model lacks modern features like a microphone or remote control
  • Comfort can be hit-or-miss depending on ear canal shape and tip selection

Verdict

The JVC HA-FXC80 is a wired in-ear headphone featuring a unique 'Micro-HD' driver design that positions the 5.8mm unit directly inside the ear canal to minimize reflections and enhance isolation. It boasts a wide frequency response of 8 Hz to 25,000 Hz, a low 16-ohm impedance for easy driving by portable devices, and a sensitivity of 103 dB/mW. Constructed with a carbon housing and diaphragm, it is designed for exceptional clarity, dynamic bass, and a secure fit via its versatile 'Tri-form' wearing option. Main pros include its remarkable bell-like clarity, high-definition treble, and lightweight 4.1g build, though it can be fatiguing for some listeners due to its bright sound signature and lack of spaciousness compared to higher-end models.

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