On-Ear
Audeze Sine
Not yet scored
$450
Full review dataAudeze Sine vs Grado GW100x: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audeze Sine vs Grado GW100x, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Grado GW100x
76Great
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Grado GW100x leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Audeze Sine
- Grado GW100x
HearWiki score
-
76
Sound
-
8.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
7.2
Price (USD)
$450
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Grado GW100x is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Sine2016
- GW100x20226 yr newer
Specifications
SineGW100x
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $450
- $280
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 76
- Released
- 2016
- 2022
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 44 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 44 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
- 99.8 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.2
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 46 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Weight
- 320 g
- 188 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -42 dBV
What reviewers said
Audeze Sine
The Audeze Sine is a compact, closed-back on-ear headphone that uses planar magnetic drivers to deliver detailed, accurate sound in a portable, fold-flat design. It's wired-only, lacks noise cancellation, and is aimed at both music listeners and content creators, with an optional special cable for enhanced mobile compatibility. Its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from most devices, though its on-ear fit and lack of ANC may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Detailed, accurate planar magnetic sound
- Pro:Compact and fold-flat for portability
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired-only connection
- Con:On-ear design may be less comfortable for long sessions
Grado GW100x
The Grado GW100x are open-back wireless on-ear headphones that prioritize audiophile-grade sound over extra features. With large 44mm drivers, long battery life, and support for aptX Adaptive, they deliver a detailed and lively listening experience. The design is minimal, lacking ANC and app support, but the comfortable, lightweight build makes them a solid choice for purists who value sound quality above all.
- Pro:Excellent audio detail and open-back soundstage
- Pro:Long battery life of up to 46 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks app support and custom EQ
- Con:Feature set is very basic for the price
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