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Grado SR325x vs Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2

What SR325x does better (2) and where AONIC 50 GEN 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Grado SR325x
Grado · 2021SR325x
2 advantages≈ $390
vs
Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2
Shure · 2023AONIC 50 GEN 2
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is SR325x better than AONIC 50 GEN 2?

  1. Lowest frequency18 Hz vs 20 Hz+11%
  2. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+9%

Why is AONIC 50 GEN 2 better than SR325x?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · SR325x: Yes
  2. Driver size44 mm vs 50 mm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Grado SR325xGrado SR325x≈ $390
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size44 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency18 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance38 Ω39 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB98 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—45 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight—334 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack, White—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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