Head to head
Belfort Phosphor Bronze Acoustic vs D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic
The short answer is that the alloys differ (Phosphor bronze against 80/20 bronze). Below, every specification we hold for both is lined up, with the 11 rows that actually differ marked out.
Phosphor Bronze Acoustic
Light
Cheap phosphor bronze from a brand with no published specification
EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic
Light, .012-.053
The bright, brash acoustic string the whole category was built on
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Score profile
The editorial axes for strings, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where it gains ground.
- Belfort Phosphor Bronze Acoustic5.8
- D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic7.2
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| Phosphor Bronze Acoustic | EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Belfort | D'Addario |
| Model | Phosphor Bronze Acoustic | EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic |
| Type | Strings | Strings |
| Fretline score | 5.8 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Value for money | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.6 / 5 (10,002) | 4.7 / 5 (17,357) |
| Price | Under $15 | Under $15 |
| Gauges | — | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Alloy | Phosphor bronze | 80/20 bronze |
| Winding | Roundwound | Roundwound |
| Core | — | Hexagonal high-carbon steel |
| Coating | Uncoated | Uncoated |
| Strings in the set | 6 | 6 |
| Sets included | 1 | 1 |
| Brightness | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Sustain | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Durability | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Feel | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Tuning stability | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Suits | Beginner | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively — which, for most accessory attributes, it cannot be. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish, never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from our editorial scores for these two only. It is not a general ranking.
Best brightness
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze AcousticHighest editorial brightness score of the 2 compared.
Best durability
Belfort Phosphor Bronze AcousticHighest editorial durability score of the 2 compared.
Best tuning stability
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze AcousticHighest editorial tuning stability score of the 2 compared.
Best for beginners
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze AcousticStrongest overall score among those we consider suitable for a first instrument.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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