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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a gaming experience with clear directional audio, the EPOS PC38X with its open-back design is likely the better choice and can save you some money. However, if you're looking for a portable option with wireless convenience for listening to music on-the-go, the Grado GT220 offers that functionality but at a higher cost. The EPOS headset typically includes a microphone for in-game communication, which the Grado lacks, making it more suitable if you need to talk to teammates. Finally, consider the wearing style; the EPOS is a headband-style headset which is typically less portable than the in-ear Grado GT220. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.3
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
10.0
5.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
6.9
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the EPOS PC38X is good.
TV and Video
9.0
5.5
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Grado GT220 and EPOS PC38X are both poor for noise reduction, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$139
$259
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Grado GT220 and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 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) | 249.4 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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