A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a midrange priced option that performs well in noisy environments and during physical activity, consider the Beats Fit Pro. These earbuds offer very good noise isolation, sweatproof certification, and are comfortable during exercise, with adaptive sound and noise handling when paired with an Apple device. However, they have a shorter battery life and possess Apple-exclusive virtual surround sound, which could limit some features for Android users. In contrast, the Grado GT220 boasts very good sound quality and a much longer battery life, but they lack active noise cancelling and are not sweatproof, making them less ideal for exercise or noisy commutes. Additionally, the GT220 earbuds do not have an equalizer or app controls customization, which could affect your ability to tailor your listening experience. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.9
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro and Grado GT220 are both only fair for music, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
6.9
The Grado GT220 and Beats Fit Pro are both only fair for phone calls, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Cost
$179
$259
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
5.1
The Grado GT220 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
5.2 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Grado GT220 and Beats Fit Pro both have very good build quality.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Beats Fit Pro and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Shopping
Beats Fit Pro
See more
Dig into reviews and images
SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Grado GT220
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Get a great deal on the Beats Fit Pro or the Grado GT220
About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
128,600
Recommendations made
19,290
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
