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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value top-of-the-line noise cancellation for air travel and immersive experiences for TV and video with the convenience of both wireless and wired connections, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are a premium choice but come at a higher cost. Grado GT220 earbuds are more affordable and better suited for music listening and are sweatproof, making them a good option for light exercise; however, they lack active noise canceling and are less ideal for calls, meetings, or gaming. Bose offers superior comfort and battery life, while Grado ensures better portability with stemless design and wireless charging. If you often engage in activities where comfort and noise cancellation aren't critical, Grado may offer the essential features needed at a lesser expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
6.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones 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 Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
5.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
29.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$259
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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SoundGuys
Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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 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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