Curated list · Headphones
Open-back headphones
We compared 31 headphones that meet these criteria. The lightest is the Focal Hadenys at 0.6 lb, and prices start at $24.99.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked 31 headphones comparedHow we compare
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Headphone | Type | Frequency | Weight | Driver | Battery | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Hadenys | Over-ear | 25 Hz–22 kHz | 0.6 lb · 294 g | 40 mm Dynamic | — | $749 |
| Grado Signature S550 | — | 6 Hz–44 kHz | 0.7 lb · 335 g | 50 mm Dynamic | — | $995 |
| HiFiMAN Sundara | Over-ear | 6 Hz–75 kHz | 0.8 lb · 372 g | Planar magnetic | — | $179 |
| Meze Audio Elite Aluminium | Over-ear | 3 Hz–112 kHz | 0.8 lb · 372 g | 102 mm Planar magnetic | — | Out of stock |
| Meze Audio 109 PRO Primal | — | 5 Hz–30 kHz | 0.8 lb · 375 g | 50 mm Dynamic | — | Out of stock |
| HiFiMAN HE600 | Over-ear | 8 Hz–65 kHz | 0.9 lb · 389 g | Planar magnetic | — | $799 |
| Grado Signature S950 | — | 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz | 0.9 lb · 395 g | 52 mm Dynamic | — | $2,195 |
| HiFiMAN Ananda Planar Magnetic | Over-ear | 8 Hz–55 kHz | 0.9 lb · 398 g | Planar magnetic | — | $249 |
| HiFiMAN Ananda Nano | Over-ear | 5 Hz–55 kHz | 0.9 lb · 399 g | Planar magnetic | — | $319 |
| Meze Audio Elite Tungsten | Over-ear | 3 Hz–112 kHz | 1.0 lb · 433 g | 102 mm Planar magnetic | — | $4,000 |
| HiFiMAN HE1000se | Over-ear | 8 Hz–65 kHz | 1.0 lb · 440 g | Planar magnetic | — | $1,699 |
| Focal Clear Mg | Over-ear | 5 Hz–28 kHz | 1.0 lb · 450 g | 40 mm Dynamic | — | $1,599 |
| Focal Elex | Over-ear | 5 Hz–23 kHz | 1.0 lb · 450 g | 40 mm Dynamic | — | $349 |
| HiFiMAN Susvara Flagship | Over-ear | 6 Hz–75 kHz | 1.0 lb · 450 g | Planar magnetic | — | $5,999 |
| Audeze LCD-GX Open-Back Gaming Headset | Over-ear | 10 Hz–50 kHz | 1.0 lb · 454 g | 106 mm Planar magnetic | — | $899 |
| Grado Signature S750 | — | 4 Hz–48 kHz | 1.0 lb · 460 g | 50 mm Dynamic | — | $1,695 |
| Audeze LCD-5s | Over-ear | 5 Hz–50 kHz | 1.0 lb · 475 g | 90 mm Planar magnetic | — | $4,500 |
| Audeze MM-100 Professional | Over-ear | 20 Hz–25 kHz | 1.0 lb · 475 g | 90 mm Planar magnetic | — | $299 |
| Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic | Over-ear | 10 Hz–40 kHz | 1.1 lb · 480 g | 120 mm Electrostatic | — | $5,995 |
| Focal Utopia 2022 | Over-ear | 5 Hz–50 kHz | 1.1 lb · 490 g | 40 mm Dynamic | — | $4,999 |
| HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled | — | 8 Hz–65 kHz | 1.2 lb · 540 g | Planar magnetic | — | $2,299 |
| Audeze MM-520 Professional | Over-ear | 5 Hz–50 kHz | 1.2 lb · 555 g | 90 mm Planar magnetic | — | $1,699 |
| Audeze LCD-MX4 | Over-ear | 10 Hz–50 kHz | 1.3 lb · 575 g | 106 mm Planar magnetic | — | $2,995 |
| Grado GS3000 | — | 4 Hz–51 kHz | Not published | 52 mm Dynamic | — | $1,995 |
| Grado Hemp | — | 13 Hz–28 kHz | Not published | 44 mm Dynamic | — | $495 |
| Grado Signature HP100 SE | — | 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz | Not published | 52 mm Dynamic | — | $2,495 |
| Grado RS1 | — | 12 Hz–30 kHz | Not published | 50 mm Dynamic | — | $750 |
| Grado SR60 | — | 20 Hz–20 kHz | Not published | 44 mm Dynamic | — | $125 |
| Grado SR80 | — | 20 Hz–20 kHz | Not published | 44 mm Dynamic | — | $175 |
| HiFiMAN HE400se Entry-Level | Over-ear | 20 Hz–20 kHz | Not published | 100 mm Planar magnetic | — | $109 |
| Moondrop Old Fashioned | On-ear | 20 Hz–32 kHz | Not published | 40 mm Dynamic | — | $24.99 |
Focal Hadenys
Lightest
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The Focal Hadenys is a pair of 0.65 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 25 Hz–22 kHz. Its impedance is 26 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 100dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz.
It's the lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight, 281 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 25 Hz–22 kHz
- Weight
- 0.6 lb · 294 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 26 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$749at Headphones.com
Check price for the Focal Hadenys at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Focal HadenysLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Grado Signature S550 is a pair of 0.74 lb open-back headphones using 50 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 6 Hz–44 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 112 dB SPL/1mW.
It's the second lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Grado store).
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz–44 kHz
- Weight
- 0.7 lb · 335 g
- Driver
- 50 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$995at Grado store
Check price for the Grado Signature S550 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado Signature S550Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The HiFiMAN Sundara is a pair of 0.82 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 6 Hz–75 kHz. Its impedance is 37 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 94dB.
It's the third lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz–75 kHz
- Weight
- 0.8 lb · 372 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 37 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$179was $299at Headphones.comFinal sale
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
Meze Audio Elite Aluminium
Widest frequency response
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The Meze Audio Elite Aluminium is a pair of 0.82 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 102 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 3 Hz–112 kHz. Its impedance is 32 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz.
It's the fourth lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 3 Hz–112 kHz
- Weight
- 0.8 lb · 372 g
- Driver
- 102 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Meze Audio Elite AluminiumLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Sold by one retailer we track (Meze Audio store)
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The Meze Audio 109 PRO Primal is a pair of 0.83 lb open-back headphones using 50 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–30 kHz. Its impedance is 40 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 112 dB @ 1 kHz, 1 mW.
It's the fifth lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–30 kHz
- Weight
- 0.8 lb · 375 g
- Driver
- 50 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 40 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Meze Audio 109 PRO PrimalLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Sold by one retailer we track (Meze Audio store)
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The HiFiMAN HE600 is a pair of 0.86 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 8 Hz–65 kHz. Its impedance is 28 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 94 dB.
It's the 5th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz–65 kHz
- Weight
- 0.9 lb · 389 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$799at Headphones.com
Check price for the HiFiMAN HE600 at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the HiFiMAN HE600Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Grado Signature S950 is a pair of 0.87 lb open-back headphones using 52 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 117 dB SPL @ 1mW.
It's the 6th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Grado store).
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz
- Weight
- 0.9 lb · 395 g
- Driver
- 52 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$2,195at Grado store
Check price for the Grado Signature S950 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado Signature S950Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The HiFiMAN Ananda Planar Magnetic is a pair of 0.88 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 8 Hz–55 kHz. Its impedance is 16 Ω.
It's the 7th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz–55 kHz
- Weight
- 0.9 lb · 398 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$249was $359at Headphones.com, Stealth MagnetsFinal sale
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The HiFiMAN Ananda Nano is a pair of 0.88 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–55 kHz. Its impedance is 14 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 94dB.
It's the 8th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–55 kHz
- Weight
- 0.9 lb · 399 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 14 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$319was $599at Headphones.comFinal sale
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Meze Audio Elite Tungsten is a pair of 0.95 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 102 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 3 Hz–112 kHz. Its impedance is 32 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz.
It's the 9th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Meze Audio store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 3 Hz–112 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 433 g
- Driver
- 102 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$4,000at Meze Audio store
Check price for the Meze Audio Elite Tungsten at Meze Audio store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Meze Audio Elite TungstenLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Meze Audio store)
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The HiFiMAN HE1000se is a pair of 0.97 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 8 Hz–65 kHz. Its impedance is 35 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 96dB.
It's the 10th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz–65 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 440 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$1,699at Headphones.com
Check price for the HiFiMAN HE1000se at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the HiFiMAN HE1000seLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Focal Clear Mg is a pair of 0.99 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–28 kHz. Its impedance is 55 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 104dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1kHz.
It's the 11th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–28 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 450 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 55 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$1,599at Headphones.com
Check price for the Focal Clear Mg at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Focal Clear MgLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Focal Elex is a pair of 0.99 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–23 kHz. Its impedance is 80 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 104 dB SPL / 1 mW at 1 kHz.
It's the 12th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–23 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 450 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 80 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$349was $749at Headphones.comFinal sale
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The HiFiMAN Susvara Flagship is a pair of 0.99 lb open-back over-ear headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 6 Hz–75 kHz. Its impedance is 60 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 83dB.
It's the 13th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight and the most expensive here at $5,999. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz–75 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 450 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$5,999at Headphones.com
Check price for the HiFiMAN Susvara Flagship at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the HiFiMAN Susvara FlagshipLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Audeze LCD-GX Open-Back Gaming Headset is a pair of 1.00 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 106 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 10 Hz–50 kHz. Its impedance is 20 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 100 dB/1mW.
It's the 14th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 454 g
- Driver
- 106 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$899at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze LCD-GX Open-Back Gaming Headset at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze LCD-GX Open-Back Gaming HeadsetLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Grado Signature S750 is a pair of 1.01 lb open-back headphones using 50 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 4 Hz–48 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 115 dB SPL @ 1mW.
It's the 15th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Grado store).
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 4 Hz–48 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 460 g
- Driver
- 50 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$1,695at Grado store
Check price for the Grado Signature S750 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado Signature S750Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Audeze LCD-5s is a pair of 1.05 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–50 kHz. Its impedance is 35 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 90dB/1mW (@Drum Reference Point).
It's the 16th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 475 g
- Driver
- 90 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$4,500at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze LCD-5s at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze LCD-5sLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Audeze MM-100 Professional is a pair of 1.05 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 20 Hz–25 kHz. Its impedance is 18 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 98 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point).
It's the 17th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–25 kHz
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 475 g
- Driver
- 90 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$299was $399at Audeze store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic is a pair of 1.06 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 120 mm electrostatic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 10 Hz–40 kHz. Its stated sensitivity is 100dB, 1KHz, 100V RMS.
It's the 18th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–40 kHz
- Weight
- 1.1 lb · 480 g
- Driver
- 120 mm Electrostatic
- Impedance
- Not published
- Battery
- Not published
$5,995at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze CRBN2 ElectrostaticLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Focal Utopia 2022 is a pair of 1.08 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–50 kHz. Its impedance is 80 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz.
It's the 19th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.1 lb · 490 g
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 80 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$4,999at Headphones.com
Check price for the Focal Utopia 2022 at Headphones.com (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Focal Utopia 2022Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled is a pair of 1.19 lb open-back headphones using planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 8 Hz–65 kHz. Its impedance is 28 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 95dB.
It's the 20th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com).
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz–65 kHz
- Weight
- 1.2 lb · 540 g
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$2,299was $2,699at Headphones.comFinal sale
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
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The Audeze MM-520 Professional is a pair of 1.22 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 5 Hz–50 kHz. Its impedance is 18 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 102dB/1mW (@Drum Reference Point).
It's the 21th lightest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store).
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.2 lb · 555 g
- Driver
- 90 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$1,699at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze MM-520 Professional at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze MM-520 ProfessionalLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Audeze LCD-MX4 is a pair of 1.27 lb open-back over-ear headphones using 106 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 10 Hz–50 kHz. Its impedance is 20 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 105 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point).
At 1.3 lb it's the heaviest of the 23 headphones here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: heaviest headphone in this list.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–50 kHz
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 575 g
- Driver
- 106 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$2,995at Audeze store
Check price for the Audeze LCD-MX4 at Audeze store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Audeze LCD-MX4Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
Worth knowing
- Heaviest headphone in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Audeze store)
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The Grado GS3000 is a pair of open-back headphones using 52 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 4 Hz–51 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 99.8 dB SPL @ 1mW.
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 4 Hz–51 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 52 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$1,995at Grado store
Check price for the Grado GS3000 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado GS3000Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Grado Hemp is a pair of open-back headphones using 44 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 13 Hz–28 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω.
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 13 Hz–28 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 44 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$495at Grado store
Check price for the Grado Hemp at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado HempLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Grado Signature HP100 SE is a pair of open-back headphones using 52 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 117 dB SPL @ 1mW.
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 3.5 Hz–51.5 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 52 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$2,495at Grado store
Check price for the Grado Signature HP100 SE at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado Signature HP100 SELowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Grado RS1 is a pair of open-back headphones using 50 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 12 Hz–30 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 99.8 (SPL 1mW).
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz–30 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 50 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$750at Grado store
Check price for the Grado RS1 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado RS1Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Grado SR60 is a pair of open-back headphones using 44 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 98 (SPL 1mW).
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 44 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$125at Grado store
Check price for the Grado SR60 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado SR60Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The Grado SR80 is a pair of open-back headphones using 44 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz. Its impedance is 38 Ω and its stated sensitivity is SPL 1mW: 98.
Worth knowing: Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Not published
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 44 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$175at Grado store
Check price for the Grado SR80 at Grado store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Grado SR80Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Grado doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Grado store)
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The HiFiMAN HE400se Entry-Level is a pair of open-back over-ear headphones using 100 mm planar magnetic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz. Its impedance is 32 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 91dB.
Worth knowing: HiFiMAN doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 100 mm Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$109was $149at Headphones.com
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Planar magnetic drivers
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- HiFiMAN doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Headphones.com)
Moondrop Old Fashioned
Lowest price
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The Moondrop Old Fashioned is a pair of open-back on-ear headphones using 40 mm dynamic drivers, with a stated frequency response of 20 Hz–32 kHz. Its impedance is 32 Ω and its stated sensitivity is 109dB/Vrms (@1kHz).
It's the least expensive here at $24.99. Worth knowing: Moondrop doesn't publish this headphone's weight.
- Type
- On-ear
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz–32 kHz
- Weight
- Not published
- Driver
- 40 mm Dynamic
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Battery
- Not published
$24.99at Linsoul
Check price for the Moondrop Old Fashioned at Linsoul (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Moondrop Old FashionedLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Detachable cable
Worth knowing
- Moondrop doesn't publish this headphone's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Linsoul)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest open-back headphones?
The Focal Hadenys is the lightest at 0.6 lb (294 g), by Headphones.com's listing (8 of the 31 headphones don't publish a weight).
What's the cheapest option?
The Moondrop Old Fashioned, with a lowest in-stock price of $24.99 this week.
How we chose
This list includes every headphone in our database that meets all of these criteria: open-back. Headphones are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.