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Grado GW100X vs Philips Fidelio L4

What GW100X does better (2) and where Fidelio L4 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Grado GW100X
Grado · 2023GW100X
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $360
vs
Philips Fidelio L4
Philips · 2023Fidelio L4
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls6.3
6.6Battery6.4

Why is GW100X better than Fidelio L4?

  1. aptXYes · Fidelio L4: No
  2. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 800 mAh+6%

Why is Fidelio L4 better than GW100X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · GW100X: Yes
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · GW100X: Yes
  3. Battery life46 h vs 50 h+9%
  4. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACNo · GW100X: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Grado GW100XGrado GW100X≈ $3604.9
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life46 h50 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity850 mAh800 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight188 g—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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