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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Grado GT220 offers a higher overall sound quality and built-in controls if you're looking for premium wireless earbuds, which are great for everyday use and especially suitable for listening to music with their dynamic drivers. However, the KZ ZSN Pro, with its in-line mic and detachable cable, might be preferable if you frequently make calls or need a more robust built design at a budget price. They also have a higher score for gaming and TV, thanks to a lower latency. For exercise, neither stands out distinctly. The GT220 does have better portability and is sweatproof, but the ZSN Pro comes with cable ear hooks for a secure fit. Choose the GT220 if you prioritize wireless convenience and higher sound fidelity in music, or the KZ ZSN Pro for versatility and affordability, especially in gaming and calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.1
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
4.9
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.4
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$259
$24
$0
$100
$200
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The Grado GT220 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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