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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are premium over-ear headphones known for their excellent build quality, high comfort, and superior noise isolation, making them ideal for air travel and immersive music experiences. They also have an impressive battery life, and with active noise cancelling, they provide a quiet listening environment. These headphones are foldable for better portability and feature app customization for equalizer settings. On the other hand, the Grado GT220 earbuds are a more affordable option, offering good sound quality and a more compact form factor which is suitable for exercise, as they are sweatproof. They come with a charging case that supports wireless charging, making them convenient for on-the-go use. However, they lack active noise cancelling and may not isolate noise as effectively as the H95. If you are looking for a high-end, comfortable listening experience with excellent noise cancellation for travel or focused listening at home, and you are willing to invest in a higher-priced item, choose the Beoplay H95. If you prefer something more compact and versatile for exercise, casual listening, and save some money, the GT220 might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
9.1
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Grado GT220 is very good.
TV and Video
9.1
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$259
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
Grado GT220
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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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