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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that offers good comfort, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS could be a suitable choice; however, they lack wireless capability, which might be inconvenient for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Grado GT220 is more expensive but offers a higher overall sound quality and wireless freedom, though they do not isolate noise as effectively. The GT220 also supports AAC for better audio quality on Apple devices and has a longer battery life, making them a better choice for long listening sessions. If the ability to take calls and have wireless convenience is important to you, and you don't mind paying more, the GT220 might be the better option despite their poorer noise isolation. If your priority is saving money and you're okay with wired earbuds, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS would be a good pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
7.9
5.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
TV and Video
7.2
5.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$259
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.3
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and Grado GT220 are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
6.9
6.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and Grado GT220 are both only fair for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2018 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | December 2021
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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