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Grado SR325x · Midnight Black — Open-back
Grado

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black

Open-back

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) wins by 4
Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2024 · PS5 Edition
Astro

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2024 · PS5 Edition

88
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Grado SR325x · Midnight Black lands at 84 and Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Grado SR325x · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

Tuning, detail, and staging

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (88 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

ANC strength for commute and travel

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black

Long-session wearability

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black leads on comfort (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black 84
vs
88 Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black versus Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Grado SR325x · Midnight Black Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)
Type
Open-back
Gaming headset
Variant
—
PS5 Edition
Release year
—
2024

Grado SR325x · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Grado SR325x · Midnight Black vs Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Grado SR325x · Midnight Black or Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)? +

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Grado SR325x · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $349, Grado SR325x · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $379, Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Grado SR325x · Midnight Black or Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Grado SR325x · Midnight Black or Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)? +

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (88 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Grado SR325x · Midnight Black or Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition)? +

Astro A50 X (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.