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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro are open-back, over-ear headphones known for their wide soundstage and immersive experience, ideal for critical listening and mixing; however, they don't have a microphone or built-in controls and are not suitable for use during exercise or in noisy environments due to their open design. The Grado GT220 are stemless, closed-back earbuds, wireless with a smaller form factor, suitable for portability, exercise, and casual use with decent sound quality but a lesser soundstage; they have a microphone and touch controls, making them more versatile for calls and convenience. If you primarily listen at home and want superior sound quality, go for the AKG K712 Pro; if you need something for on-the-go use and versatility, the Grado GT220 might be better despite typically being slightly cheaper. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
Good for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Grado GT220
Good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7/10
6.3/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
7.0/10
5.1/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
6.9/10
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8/10
8.8/10
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4/10
5.5/10
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
5.3/10
The Grado GT220 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$280
$259
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $280 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
"With its superb and functional interface and its highly satisfying imaging, Grado has shown a new talent for delivering a solid true wireless system, and with future improvements, has the potential to really be one of the best."
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About Grado
Grado Labs is a small, family-owned, business based in Brooklyn New York that specializes in high-end, boutique, dynamic headphones and turntable cartridges. They boast a particular house sound, that is to say their products have a particular sound signature unique to Grado, that some audiophiles seem to really like and are unable to find anywhere else. Their high-end headphones are all hand made, completely in house, from a variety of exotic woods and materials going so far as to making one of their most popular products out of hemp.
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