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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro may be more budget-friendly compared to the Grado GT220, but it's crucial to consider your preferences and usage scenarios. If your priority is sound quality and you enjoy a detailed, open sound with a wide soundstage, the Grado GT220 could be the better choice, bearing in mind they generally have a reputation for audiophile-grade performance. On the other hand, if you need features like active noise cancellation, a longer battery life for extended use, or if you're more active and require earbuds that can endure rigorous movement, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro would suit you better. Additionally, if you're concerned about making calls or virtual meetings, check if either option offers superior microphone clarity. Choose accordingly based on which features align with your daily needs, whether that's high-quality audio or extra functionality and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Outlier Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
6.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$259
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$100
$200
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The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Music
5.9
6.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Grado GT220 to be only fair for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3
5.1
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
8.8
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Grado GT220 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.5
5.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Outlier Pro to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Pro and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Pro | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$45 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 45 | 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 | No | 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 | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.2 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Pro
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Forbes
Brad Moon | September 2022
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
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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