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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Grado GT220s offer a premium listening experience and solid build quality. However, they are expensive and don't feature active noise cancelling. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are more reasonably priced, have active noise cancelling, which helps block out background noise, making them ideal for use in noisy environments or for air travel, and they're optimized for both Android and Apple devices. If budget is a concern and you value noise cancellation and compatibility across different devices, then the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$188
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.9
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
8.4
The Grado GT220 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Grado GT220 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 5.5 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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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