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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs Grado GW100X

What ATH-R70xa does better (2) and where GW100X wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
2 advantages≈ $370
vs
Grado GW100X
Grado · 2023GW100X
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $360
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is ATH-R70xa better than GW100X?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is GW100X better than ATH-R70xa?

  1. Weight199 g vs 188 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Grado GW100XGrado GW100X≈ $3604.9
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size45 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance470 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB99 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—46 h
Battery capacity—850 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight199 g188 g
ColoursBlackBlack
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