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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and a premium build, the Grado GT220 would suit you better, despite its higher price. However, it's not ideal for gaming or TV due to the potential lag. On the other hand, if you seek value for money and plan on using your earbuds for exercise and are concerned about sweat resistance, the JLab Go Air Pop would be a smart choice. It also has longer battery life, but compromises on sound quality for calls and music. Neither option supports virtual surround, and while the Grado has better noise isolation, it may not be as comfortable for air travel or portable as the JLab. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.0
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.7
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
6.1
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.5
The JLab Go Air Pop and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Air Pop to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
JLab Go Air Pop
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Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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.
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