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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs Grado RS2X

What Beoplay HX does better (1) and where RS2X wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $510
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Grado RS2X
Grado · 2022RS2X
4 advantages≈ $540
6.2Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Beoplay HX better than RS2X?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · RS2X: No

Why is RS2X better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Weight285 g vs 240 g+19%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 14 Hz+43%
  3. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 28,000 Hz+27%
  4. Driver size40 mm vs 44 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Grado RS2XGrado RS2X≈ $540
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz14 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz28,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB99 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Battery life with ANC35 h—
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight285 g240 g
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black, Brown
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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