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Edifier STAX Spirit S5 vs Grado RS2X

What STAX Spirit S5 does better (3) and where RS2X wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier STAX Spirit S5
Edifier · 2024STAX Spirit S5
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $540
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Grado RS2X
Grado · 2022RS2X
1 advantage≈ $540
6.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is STAX Spirit S5 better than RS2X?

  1. Driver size89 mm vs 44 mm2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 28,000 Hz+43%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 14 Hz+40%

Why is RS2X better than STAX Spirit S5?

  1. Weight347 g vs 240 g+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Grado RS2XGrado RS2X≈ $540
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size89 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz14 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz28,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 11 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LHDC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight347 g240 g
ColoursBlackBlack, Brown
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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