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HifiMan HE-R10D vs Positive Grid Spark NEO

What HE-R10D does better (2) and where Spark NEO wins (0) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R10D
HifiMan · 2022HE-R10D
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Positive Grid Spark NEO
Positive Grid · 2025Spark NEO
0 advantages≈ $190
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is HE-R10D better than Spark NEO?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is Spark NEO better than HE-R10D?

Spark NEO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance60 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—366 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack, Gold
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