On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataSennheiser HD 25 vs Skullcandy Grind Wireless: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Sennheiser HD 25 vs Skullcandy Grind Wireless, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Grind Wireless
Not yet scored
$79
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Sennheiser HD 25
- Skullcandy Grind Wireless
HearWiki score
81
-
Sound
7.8
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$110
$79
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 Sennheiser HD 25 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.
- HD 2520246 yr newer
- Grind Wireless2018
Specifications
HD 25Grind Wireless
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $79
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2× 40 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 70 Ω
- 33 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 120 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 120.4
- -
- Battery life
- -
- 12 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 140 g
- 183 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 25
The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
- Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
- Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable
- Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
- Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
- Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile
Skullcandy Grind Wireless
The Skullcandy Grind Wireless is a lightweight on-ear headphone that pairs via Bluetooth for cable-free listening, with a battery life of up to 12 hours on a single charge. It relies on passive noise isolation rather than active cancellation, making it a simple and affordable option for everyday use. With 40mm drivers and a 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range, it aims to deliver a balanced sound profile at a budget-friendly price point.
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 183 grams
- Pro:12 hours of wireless battery life
- Pro:Passive noise isolation for focused listening
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all listeners
- Con:Battery life is modest compared to newer models
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