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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're focused on overall sound quality and built-in control features, the Grado GT220 would be a better choice. It offers superior sound but comes at a premium price and doesn't feature active noise cancelling, which is great for a quieter listening experience found in the Apple AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro are also optimized specifically for Apple devices, have a higher comfort score, and include wireless charging, which the Grado GT220 lacks. For activities like air travel or exercising, the noise cancellation and secure fit of the AirPods Pro might be more beneficial. However, if the sound is your top priority and you don't mind spending a bit more, then go for the Grado GT220. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Apple Airpods Pro.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
8.8
The Grado GT220 and Apple Airpods Pro are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.3
The Apple Airpods Pro and Grado GT220 are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.1
5.1
The Apple Airpods Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.4
6.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
5.5
The Apple Airpods Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$259
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods Pro | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Grado GT220
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Major HiFi
Alex Schiffer | October 2020
"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 Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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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