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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music listening with robust build quality, the Grado GT220 is superior, but at a premium price and with lower mic quality, they are less suitable for calls and meetings compared to "Nothing" Ear (2), which also offers better noise isolation, active noise cancelling, and is optimized for both Apple and Android devices. The Ear (2) supports LHDC codec and low latency mode, making them a better option for gaming and watching TV or videos. Furthermore, "Nothing" Ear (2) has a better battery life, is sweatproof, dustproof, and provides an app with equalizer and customization settings, all at a significantly lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$149
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Grado GT220 is very good.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Grado GT220 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 4.4 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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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