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Updated April 11, 2024·
For immersive music experiences and calls/meetings, choose the Earfun Wave Pro, which also offers great battery life and is suitable for air travel. However, for lossless audio via LDAC and lower latency ideal for gaming and TV, the Grado GT220 is better despite the premium price, plus it supports wireless charging. The Earfun has active noise cancelling and is more versatile with both wireless and wired options, whereas the Grado's stemless design is optimized for both Android and Apple devices. If you frequently exercise, neither are sweatproof certified, with the Earfun's over-ear form being less ideal for high-intensity activities compared to the Grado's earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Music
7.0
6.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
8.7
5.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
6.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.0
5.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$259
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$100
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Grado GT220 is very good.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Grado GT220 and Earfun Wave Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 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 | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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