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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Beats Powerbeats Pro.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The Grado GT220 and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$259
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.3
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Grado GT220 are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.5
5.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Powerbeats Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Powerbeats Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Grado GT220 is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
5.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
8.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Grado GT220 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 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.
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