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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality for music is paramount and you prefer earbuds that are more discrete and suitable for exercise due to their sweatproof design, the Grado GT220 could serve you well; however, they have no active noise cancelling and are not ideal for TV and gaming due to their poor performance in those areas. Conversely, the JBL Live 770NC headphones excel in noise isolation, which is great for air travel, and they offer a longer battery life. These are also versatile with both wireless and wired options, but they might not be as comfortable during exercise compared to the more lightweight and secure-fit Grado earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.4
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.2
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.9
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
76.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$130
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the JBL Live 770NC costs $130.
Build Quality
8.8
8.0
The Grado GT220 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality, though the Grado GT220 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.8
The JBL Live 770NC and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Grado GT220 and the JBL Live 770NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | JBL Live 770NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 76 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 220 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 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.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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