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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, particularly for gaming and TV, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX would offer an excellent experience with low latency and active noise cancelling, while its aptX Adaptive codec supports high-quality audio streaming. However, for calls and meetings, these earbuds are not as strong. The Grado GT220, costing less, provides very good overall sound with superior battery life, but lacks some high-end features like active noise cancelling and may not isolate sound as effectively. Moreover, if exercise is part of your routine, both options are sweatproof, but the Bang and Olufsen's better secure fit could be more advantageous. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.9
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$259
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
Build Quality
10.0
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 22 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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