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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your main concern, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 generally offers better overall sound and a wider soundstage. For comfort, especially during long listening sessions, the Momentum 4's over-ear design rates higher than the in-ear Grado GT220. If you often make calls or attend meetings, the Momentum 4 also provides superior microphone quality. On the other hand, if portability is important, the Grado GT220 earbuds are easier to carry around. While the GT220 supports wireless charging, the Momentum 4 boasts considerable longer battery life. For those frequently in noisy environments or traveling by air, the active noise cancelling feature of the Momentum 4 will be a substantial benefit. The Momentum 4 supports a low-latency codec, making it more suitable for gaming and watching TV, whereas the GT220 does not, which could be a drawback for multimedia use. Both have a similar price point, so your choice will largely depend on your specific use case and preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- The Grado GT220 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
8.2
The Grado GT220 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Grado GT220 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.5
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
59.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.9
6.8
The Grado GT220 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both only fair for phone calls.
Cost
$259
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to have excellent build quality, while the Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Grado GT220 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 294.8 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."
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Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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