Over-Ear
Grado SR325
73Great
$350
Full review dataGrado SR325 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $398.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000XM6
89Outstanding
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Grado SR325
- Sony WH-1000XM6
HearWiki score
73
89
Sound
8.1
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
9.6
Battery
-
8.1
Calls
-
9.6
Value
6.4
8.2
Price (USD)
$350
$400
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
Both shipped in 2025. The Sony WH-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- SR3252025
- WH-1000XM62025
What differsSR325WH-1000XM6
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
Platform
Specifications
SR325WH-1000XM6
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 89
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 44 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 44 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 18 Hz - 24 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 40 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 3 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 280 g
- 254 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 12
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
What reviewers said
Grado SR325
The Grado SR325 is an open-back, wired headphone designed for critical listening, delivering a detailed and spacious soundstage with strong instrument separation. Its lightweight, solid build and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from most sources, though its open design offers minimal isolation and significant sound leakage. This model is best suited for quiet home environments rather than on-the-go use.
- Pro:Clear and detailed open sound with good instrument separation
- Pro:Lightweight yet solid construction
- Pro:Easy to drive with standard audio devices
- Con:Poor noise isolation and high sound leakage
- Con:Can slip off the head easily during movement
- Con:Earpads may come loose over time
Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 is a premium over-ear wireless headphone that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery and support for high-quality audio codecs. It features multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and a transparent mode, making it a versatile choice for both focused listening and everyday commutes. With a lightweight build and tactile controls, it balances comfort and functionality for extended use.
- Pro:Adaptive active noise cancellation for personalized silencing
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless device switching
- Pro:Transparency mode for ambient awareness when needed
- Con:No water resistance rating for wet conditions
- Con:No wireless charging option
- Con:Relies on physical buttons rather than touch controls
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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