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Riwbox Xbt 80 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:13 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Riwbox Xbt 80 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Riwbox Xbt 80
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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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
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 65% of headphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 66%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 53%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Riwbox Xbt 80

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Riwbox Xbt 80 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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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
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% 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
?
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
13 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 13 hours, lower battery life than 84.6% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
420 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 420 mAh, lower battery capacity than 68.8% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
Riwbox
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
328 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 328 g, heavier than 87.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Riwbox Xbt 80 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Riwbox Xbt 80 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 13.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Riwbox Xbt 80
    the average pair of headphones
    Riwbox Xbt 80 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.09 vs 8).
    9.09 vs 8
  • 70.4% more popular
    Riwbox Xbt 80 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 5 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    107 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 50.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (328 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    328 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 17 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (13 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    13 hours vs 30 hours
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    40 mm vs 60 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • 27.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (420 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    420 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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.
  • 50.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (328 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    328 g vs 218 g
  • 20 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    40 mm vs 60 mm
  • 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.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 17 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (13 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    13 hours vs 30 hours
  • 27.6% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (420 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    420 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

8.0
The Beat Kultr
≈ estimated
11/02/2021
Hands-on review · build, sound and features
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is a great buy for the price, and the reviewer enjoys it, though the fit is firm and it is not for critical mixing.
4.0
johnny0723
≈ estimated
12/10/2018
Unboxing and review · pairing and sound test
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is hard to recommend: sound is acceptable for the price, but the cheap build and missing bass hold it back.
9.0
SkullHQ
≈ estimated
16/06/2018
Hands-on review · sound comparison, controls and build
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 offers good sound and comfort for the money, but build quality and button layout are its weak points.
9.0
Dennis Marks Jr
≈ estimated
02/08/2017
Hands-on review · sound, cable and Bluetooth pairing tests
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is good quality and functional, not expensive next to high-end brands, and worth a look.
6.0
Dragon Blogger Technology and Entertainment
≈ estimated
03/02/2021
Unboxing and short review · sound and comfort
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 left the reviewer underwhelmed: acceptable for the price, but uncomfortable, so better options likely exist.
8.0
V DOES TECH
≈ estimated
31/08/2020
Hands-on review · four days of use, mic and range tests
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is good value for a child's study setup, though high-volume audio and the controls could be better.
7.0
Digital Slang
≈ estimated
19/08/2020
First look · unboxing, sound and mic tests
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 has decent sound and controls for a budget on-ear pair, though it is not the first choice for large heads.
7.0
Chris Shao
✓ explicit
21/04/2019
Long-term test · a month and a half at the gym
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 offers good value for the money, with a comfortable fit, though the buttons are fiddly and the build is basic.
8.0
Shanice
≈ estimated
02/03/2018
First look · unboxing and button tour
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is a cute, affordable pair and a great pick-up for workouts, based on first impressions.
9.0
GamingTaylor
≈ estimated
28/05/2018
First impressions · design, comfort and sound
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is very lightweight and comfortable, with decent sound for the money, and recommended for anyone who dislikes earbuds.
9.0
Drewzilla
≈ estimated
28/03/2018
Unboxing and first listen · quick impressions
Verdict
Riwbox XBT-80 is cheap, comfortable, loud enough and good sounding, and strongly recommended for the gym.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Riwbox Xbt 80

  • Excellent value for money and very reasonably priced
  • Surprising sound quality with clear audio and noticeable bass
  • Very lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Stylish and sleek design with multiple color options
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, wired (AUX), and Micro SD card slot
  • Foldable and portable design for easy travel
  • Strong customer support and responsive service for troubleshooting

What customers don't like about Riwbox Xbt 80

  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticky
  • Noise isolation is largely passive and not highly effective
  • Earmuffs/cups may feel small or tight for adults with larger heads
  • Microphone quality can be muffled or poor during phone calls
  • Long-term durability issues reported, such as one side stopping working after several months
  • Glossy finish is prone to fingerprints

Verdict

The Riwbox XBT-80 is an over-ear Bluetooth 5.3 headphone featuring 50mm large-aperture dynamic drivers that deliver deep bass and high-clarity sound across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. It is equipped with a 420mAh battery providing up to 13 hours of music playback or 15 hours of talk time, alongside a foldable design, memory-protein ear cushions, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Key pros include its versatile triple-mode connectivity (Bluetooth, wired via 3.5mm jack, or TF card slot), lightweight 195g build, and impressive sound quality for its budget price point. However, notable cons include a lack of active noise cancellation (relying only on passive isolation), occasional durability concerns with the plastic hinges, and a slightly tight fit that may cause discomfort during extended use for some individuals.

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