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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your priority, the Grado GT220 earbuds are superior, but they come at a premium price. However, for calls and remote meetings, the JLab Go Work Wireless headphones are better because they have higher mic quality and are more comfortable, which is important for prolonged use. JLab also offers a longer battery life. The Grados are stemless earbuds that are more portable and suitable for exercise, while the JLabs are over-ear headphones with a boom mic that may offer better durability. Neither support low latency, which is important for gaming or watching TV, but JLab includes a wired option that can help reduce latency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
5.8
The Grado GT220 is only fair for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
6.3
The Grado GT220 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both only fair for phone calls, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
6.6
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
4.6
The Grado GT220 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.5 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Grado GT220 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Go Work Wireless 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 Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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 Work Wireless
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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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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