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V-MODA Crossfade M 80 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£160
Avg. price in US: ~$120
Form factor: on-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

V-MODA Crossfade M 80 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Good

5.1

Good

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3.2
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.3
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
5.7
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
5.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
3.8
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
5.7
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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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.

Technical Specifications of V-MODA Crossfade M 80

Overall score

5.2

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Popularity

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.

Sound

5.3

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

6.9

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

4.1

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

6.1

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

6.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

V-MODA

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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V-MODA Crossfade M 80 vs the average headphone

Why is V-MODA Crossfade M 80 better than the average headphone?

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13 Hz lower bass extension
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
0.29 % lower distortion
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.01 % vs 0.3 %
Clear call microphone
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
10,000 Hz higher treble extension
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.30000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
Dj-focused design
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
What it is: Designed and marketed for DJ cueing, mixing, and booth monitoring
When it matters: When you need headphones for cueing, beatmatching, and live DJ monitoring.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (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
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.
Importance: LOW
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Dj-focused design
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is designed for DJ use, the average headphone is not. 1.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
10.6% lower weight
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is lighter than the average headphone (195 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
13 Hz lower bass extension
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
0.29 % lower distortion
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
10,000 Hz higher treble extension
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
Clear call microphone
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
In-line controls
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Boom microphone included
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Why is V-MODA Crossfade M 80 worse than the average headphone?

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23 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (20 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
6 years older release date
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
August 2011
23 mm tighter earcup width
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (20 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (20 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.20 mm vs 43 mm
4.65x less popular
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
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.
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
6 years older release date
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
August 2011
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2011 vs 2017
77.8% more expensive
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is more expensive than the average headphone (£160 vs £90).
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 is more expensive than the average headphone (£160 vs £90).£160 vs £90
3.5% worse value for money
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.51 vs 6.736).
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.
V-MODA Crossfade M 80 has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.51 vs 6.736).6.51 vs 6.74

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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 dislike 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

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