Grado GW100X Wireless On-ear headphones

Open-Back Audiophile Sound, Now Wireless

The Grado GW100x is the Brooklyn brand's third-generation open-back Bluetooth headphone, refining the original GW100 with upgraded drivers and longer battery life. Built around 44mm X Series dynamic drivers, it delivers the spacious, natural soundstage that has defined Grado headphones since 1991 — without the cable. This model suits listeners who want Grado's open-back character with the convenience of Bluetooth 5.2 wireless streaming.

What Sets This Model Apart

Inside the GW100x earcups, 4th-generation X Series drivers use a more powerful magnetic circuit, a lower-mass voice coil, and a reconfigured diaphragm to improve efficiency and reduce distortion. Redesigned housings and internals work together to diminish escaping sound by up to 60%. Onboard controls handle volume, playback, calls, and voice assistant activation.

Technical Specifications

The wireless platform and driver configuration together define how this headphone performs in real-world listening.

• Driver Size: 44 mm dynamic, X Series (4th generation) — Grado's latest driver platform, tuned specifically for the wireless GW100x
• Bluetooth Version: 5.2 — modern wireless platform with aptX Adaptive, AAC, and SBC codec support
• Battery Life: up to 46 hours at 50% volume — nearly two full days of playback per charge, with USB-C charging
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range response from the lowest bass to the top of human hearing
• Nominal Impedance: 38 ohms — efficient enough for portable sources and the built-in wireless amplification

Who This Headphone Is Built For

The GW100x is the right choice for home listeners and audiophiles who want Grado's open-back sound without being tethered to a source device. It excels in quiet environments — a home office, a garden, a dedicated listening room — where the open-back design's natural soundstage works in the listener's favor. The 46-hour battery suits long working sessions, and the included 3.5mm cable lets you switch to wired listening when desired. Less appropriate for commuting or shared spaces, since the open-back design leaks sound in both directions.

A Brooklyn Family Workshop Since the 1950s

Grado has been hand-building headphones in Brooklyn, New York, for over six decades as a family-run business. This model continues the design language seen across every Grado headphone since the company's first model in 1991, with circular grills and a smooth black-leather headband.