On-Ear
Grado GW100x
76Great
$280
Full review dataGrado GW100x vs Marshall Mid ANC: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Grado GW100x vs Marshall Mid ANC, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Marshall Mid ANC
Not yet scored
$270
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Grado GW100x leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Grado GW100x
- Marshall Mid ANC
HearWiki score
76
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Sound
8.8
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Battery
9.0
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Calls
7.5
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Value
7.2
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Price (USD)
$280
$270
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?
Half a step newer
Grado GW100x (2022) against Marshall Mid ANC (2018). The Grado GW100x edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX Adaptive against aptX.
- GW100x20224 yr newer
- Mid ANC2018
What differsGW100xMid ANC
- Top codec
- aptX Adaptive
- aptX
Platform
Specifications
GW100xMid ANC
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $280
- $270
- HearWiki score
- 76
- Not scored
- Released
- 2022
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 44 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 44 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99.8 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 46 h
- 20 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 20 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 20 min → 2 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- No
- No
- Custom EQ
- No
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- both
- Weight
- 188 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
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
Marshall Mid ANC
The Marshall Mid ANC are wireless on-ear headphones from 2018 that feature active noise cancellation and a classic, rock-inspired design. They offer around 20 hours of battery life, support aptX for higher-quality wireless audio, and have removable ear cushions for easy replacement or cleaning. With a straightforward control scheme and 40mm dynamic drivers, they deliver a warm, energetic sound suitable for everyday listening.
- Pro:Effective active noise cancellation for an on-ear design
- Pro:Long 20-hour battery life with quick charge feature
- Pro:Supports aptX for improved wireless audio quality
- Con:No transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Con:No app support or custom EQ options
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all-day comfort for some users
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