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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and the ability to use your headphones for long flights or periods of listening without external distractions, the Bose 700 over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling would be the better choice. They are more suitable for air travel, offering impressive noise isolation and a higher comfort rating. However, they are heavier, which may be a consideration if portability is a key concern for you. On the other hand, if you prefer a lighter, more compact option that allows for wireless charging and is also sweatproof for exercise or outdoor activities, the Grado GT220 earbuds would be the more suitable choice. Although they offer less noise isolation, they are optimized for both Android and Apple devices and come with a carry case that provides additional battery life. Both choices offer similar sound quality, but because the Grado GT220 lacks active noise cancelling, your listening experience might be more affected by ambient noises. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.3
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.3
6.9
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$259
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.1
The Bose 700 and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The Bose 700 and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose 700 to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 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) | 263 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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