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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Grado GT220 earbuds deliver a more refined sound quality and built-in controls which might justify their higher price if you prioritize premium audio and convenient touch features for music listening. However, they are not as well-suited for gaming or watching TV due to lower performance in these areas. If you're looking for versatile headphones that perform better for gaming and watching videos, with the added bonus of a significantly lower price, the Rode NTH-100 may be the better option, despite the lack of a microphone and wireless connectivity. Remember that earbuds like the GT220 also provide better portability, whereas the NTH-100 over-ear headphones offer comfort and better noise isolation but may be less convenient for travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
4.8
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.6
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
5.5
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 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 Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$259
$149
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The Grado GT220 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Grado GT220 and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Rode NTH-100
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Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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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 Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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