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Grado GW100

44 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (47)
design (14)
comfort (14)
usability (13)
price (12)

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durability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 reviews of Grado GW100. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and portability. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the noise isolation. Many are less positive about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado GW100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Grado GW100 Wireless Series review | Trusted Reviews

The GW100 open-backed headphones are great sounding, but not all that practical, wireless headphones

Great sub-bass tone and impact ; Top quality stereo imaging ; Classic Grado elements are here

Sound a little soft and safe compared to some older models ; A lot of sound leakage ; Mildly flawed Bluetooth reception

The Grado GW100 are a great sounding pair of wireless headphones, but not all that practical to use if you're outside. With their open nature they don't block out much sound and are plenty leaky, making the addition of wireless connectivity less useful.

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Grado GW100 review

The kings of open-back headphones go wireless

Clean, transparent, lively sound ; Solid, compact build ; Foolproof operation

A touch bright-sounding ; No in-line remote ; Poor battery life

Grado's first pair of wireless headphones is truly excellent, but won't be for everyone

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Olivia Tambini (techradar.com)

Grado GW100 Wireless Headphones review

Grado makes the grade (again)

Fantastic audio quality ; Cool retro design ; Comfortable

Heavy sound leakage ; Slightly flimsy build

The Grado GW100s sound stunning, with a wide, warm soundstage, but they won’t work for commuting or listening in communal areas.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)

Grado Wireless GW100

Grado's first ever wireless headphones don't stray far from the company's classic sound, which makes them great at home but not on the go.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Grado GW100 headphone review

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Headphones specialist Grado Labs traces its history back to Brooklyn in 1953. And with the Grado GW100, it is one of the last major manufacturers to release wireless headphones, more than a decade later than rivals. Grado says it took its time 'to get...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Grado Labs GW100 review: A blessing and a curse

Grado Labs' first wireless headphones sound great, and are light and comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. However, the signature open-back design that helps create that stellar audio also enables whoever is around you to hear your...

Great sound quality ; Lightweight and comfy ; Onboard controls are easy to use ; Better than advertised battery life

Open-back design has its downsides ; Materials feel somewhat cheap ; Not a good option for noisy/crowded environments ; Micro-USB charging

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Grado GW100 Review

The Grado GW100 are decent critical listening wireless open-back on-ear headphones. They're the first wireless option from Grado making them a bit more conven...

Lightweight, comfortable on-ear design.;More bass than wired Grado models.

Very high leakage, by design.;No isolation from ambient noise, by design

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Alex Bracetti (tomsguide.com)

Grado GW100 Wireless Headphones Review: Rich Sound in a Retro Shell

From the phenomenal sound to the nostalgic design, the Grado GW100 is a love letter to the elite headphones of the 80s and 90s, only in wireless form. These cans don't have the flash of Beats nor the premium aesthetics of Bose, but Grado's throwback...

Spacious and well-balanced sound ; Clean, minimalist design ; Comfortable fit ; Solid frequency range ; Responsive controls ; Digital assistant support

Extensive noise leakage ; Mediocre battery life ; Poor call quality

Audio purists who want rich sound and reliable comfort in a no-frills package should seek out the Grado GW100.

Mar, 2019

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Yet again, Grado deliver fantastic headphones

I have owned a pair of Grado SR60 for years and love the sound quality from these open back headphones. These GW100 headphones again provide excellent sound, battery life seems good and most importantly initial pairing to the MEE AF-T1 transmitter was...

Jul, 2021

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