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V-MODA Crossfade M 80 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

V-MODA Crossfade M 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.

V-MODA Crossfade M 80
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of headphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

52%

6.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52%
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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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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones V-MODA Crossfade M 80

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

6.6

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

5.8
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
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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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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 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
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.0
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
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
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
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% 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
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
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
V-MODA
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
195 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 195 g, lighter than 57.4% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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V-MODA Crossfade M 80 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.29 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.01 % vs 0.3 %
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 10.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (195 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    195 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.29 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.01 % vs 0.3 %
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 28 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    32 mm vs 60 mm
  • 24 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (20 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    20 mm vs 44 mm
  • No battery indicator
    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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4% worse value for money
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 vs 7.27
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    August 2011
    2011 vs 2016
  • 77.8% more expensive
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4% worse value for money
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.99 vs 7.3).
    6.99 vs 7.27
  • 77.8% more expensive
    V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 28 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (32 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    32 mm vs 60 mm
  • 24 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (20 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    20 mm vs 44 mm
  • No battery indicator
    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.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    August 2011
    2011 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What customers like about V-MODA Crossfade M 80

  • Exceptional, tank-like steel build quality and structural durability
  • Punchy, tight, and well-controlled bass response without sounding bloated
  • Clear, smooth midrange presentation that remains highly intelligible
  • Stylish, compact, and aesthetically pleasing industrial design
  • Comes with a high-quality protective exoskeleton carrying case
  • Includes detachable, Kevlar-reinforced cables for different mobile platforms

What customers don't like about V-MODA Crossfade M 80

  • Can cause ear discomfort or physical pain during long listening sessions due to the on-ear design
  • Mediocre ambient noise isolation compared to competing full-sized or sealed headphones
  • Noticeable initial clamping force that requires manual headband stretching to loosen
  • Pleather ear cushions can trap body heat and cause sweaty ears over extended use
  • High frequencies (treble) can feel slightly rolled-off or lacking energy and sparkle
  • Fabric-covered cables are prone to microphonics and transmit rubbing noise to the ear

Verdict

The V-Moda Crossfade M-80 is a rugged, on-ear portable headphone featuring 40mm dual-diaphragm drivers that deliver a balanced sound signature with a frequency response of 5Hz–30kHz, an impedance of 28.5 ohms, and a sensitivity of 105 dB. Its military-grade construction includes a steel flex headband and Kevlar-reinforced detachable cables, ensuring high durability and a lightweight profile at approximately 200g. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, punchy bass, clear mids, and the inclusion of a compact exoskeleton carrying case. However, some users report cons such as limited noise isolation due to its semi-open porting and discomfort during long listening sessions caused by a tight clamping force on the ears.

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