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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs Grado SR325x

What Beoplay HX does better (1) and where SR325x wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $510
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Grado SR325x
Grado · 2021SR325x
3 advantages≈ $390
5.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Beoplay HX better than SR325x?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · SR325x: No

Why is SR325x better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 18 Hz+11%
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 44 mm+10%
  3. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+9%
Specifications

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Grado SR325xGrado SR325x≈ $390
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz18 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz24,000 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 g—
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black, White
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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