On-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
73Great
$150
Full review dataBeyerdynamic DT 275 PRO vs Grado GW100x: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Grado GW100x comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Grado GW100x - Great overall at around $275.
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 4 of 6 measures.
- Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
- Grado GW100x
HearWiki score
73
76
Sound
7.8
8.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
7.5
Value
8.0
7.2
Price (USD)
$150
$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 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Grado GW100x adds USB-C. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- DT 275 PRO2019
- GW100x20223 yr newer
What differsDT 275 PROGW100x
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
DT 275 PROGW100x
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 76
- Released
- 2019
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 45 mm dynamic
- 44 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 45 mm
- 44 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 24 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 45 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 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
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Weight
- 195 g
- 188 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -42 dBV
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
The DT 275 PRO is a closed, wired on-ear headphone engineered for professional monitoring in loud settings, such as DJ booths or live stages. It delivers a punchy, bass-forward sound with strong passive isolation, making it a dependable tool for voice and music monitoring rather than casual listening. Its lightweight build and detachable cable add practical value for on-the-go use.
- Pro:Powerful bass response
- Pro:Effective passive noise isolation
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Con:Sound signature is bass-heavy, not neutral
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless features
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all-day wear for everyone
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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