OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Headphones Methodology v1.0
Headphones Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Headphones Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Headphones Methodology v1.0

Grado GR10e Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Grado GR10e Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Grado GR10e
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of headphones
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 72%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 81%
  • grado-gr10e
grado-gr10e
Where to buy
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Grado GR10e

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Grado GR10e has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 58.9% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
balanced armature
Driver size
?
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
Show more
Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
Show more
Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
Show more
Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
Show more
Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
Show more
Brand name
Grado
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
9 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 9 g, lighter than 96.6% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
Show more

Grado GR10e vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 95.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (9 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    9 g vs 218 g
  • 11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 0.45 dB tighter channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a lower channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (0.1 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    0.05 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 95.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (9 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    9 g vs 218 g
  • 11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.45 dB tighter channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a lower channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (0.1 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    0.05 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Grado GR10e is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Grado GR10e has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.27
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Grado GR10e is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    Grado GR10e has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.63 vs 7.3).
    6.63 vs 7.27
  • 10.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Grado GR10e
    the average pair of headphones
    Grado GR10e has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.21 vs 8).
    7.21 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

the-gadgeteer.com
24/07/2016
Review · Accurate in-ear sound
Verdict
The Grado GR10e is a comfortable, accurate in-ear that shines with well-recorded jazz, but its bare-bones box and fussy seal are drawbacks.
headphone.guru
09/09/2019
Listening test · In-ear monitor
Verdict
The Grado GR10e is a balanced, wide-staged in-ear that suits rock and classic albums, while hip-hop fans may prefer the iGe3.
positive-feedback.com
28/03/2019
Listening review · Universal-fit in-ear
Verdict
The Grado GR10e is a lifelike in-ear with deep, linear bass that beats its predecessor at the same price, but it needs 75 hours of warm-up first.
theverge.com
09/02/2017
Listening review · Audiophile in-ear
Verdict
The Grado GR10e is a clean, detailed in-ear that suits classical, acoustic and vocal music, but bass lovers and electronic fans should look elsewhere.
R
reference-audio-analyzer.pro
No Date Provided
Summary of the review
Grado GR 10e - Test report a newbie-dummies
cuffie.pro
28/08/2017
Full review · Home-listening in-ear
Verdict
The Grado GR10e is a comfortable, durable in-ear that suits blues, jazz and classical at home, but its weak cable and poor noise isolation limit outdoor use.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Grado GR10e

  • Exceptional vocal clarity and detailed midrange performance
  • Extremely small, lightweight, and comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Wide, airy, and expansive soundstage for an in-ear monitor
  • Excellent instrument separation and accurate imaging
  • Highly efficient and easy to drive from mobile devices
  • Strong build quality with a thick, durable cable

What customers don't like about Grado GR10e

  • Bass response is often described as lean or lacking deep sub-bass extension
  • Poor value for money regarding accessories (no carrying case, few ear tips)
  • Non-removable/fixed cables can be a longevity concern for some users
  • Seal can be difficult to maintain, leading to a loss in bass performance
  • Expensive compared to competitors with similar or better specs
  • High frequency can be slightly bright or fatiguing for sensitive listeners

Verdict

The Grado GR10e is a high-end in-ear monitor featuring a single moving armature driver that delivers a wide frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and a high sensitivity of 113dB. Known for its ultra-lightweight 9-gram design and proprietary silicone ear tips, it provides a transparent 'Grado house sound' characterized by exceptional vocal clarity, precise instrument separation, and a balanced, non-bloated bass response. Its main pros include superb comfort for long listening sessions, high efficiency for mobile use without external amplification, and an accurate, fatigue-free sonic presentation. However, cons include a non-detachable cable, sparse accessories (no carrying case included), and a bass profile that may feel lean for 'bassheads' or those seeking deep sub-bass impact.

Compare Grado GR10e with other products in the Headphones category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Grado GR10e and other products in the Headphones category

No results found