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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Grado GT220 and the Soundcore Life P3, consider that the GT220 offers better overall sound quality, which could enhance your music listening experience. If you plan to use them in noisy environments, the Life P3 features Active Noise Cancelling, which the GT220 lacks. For calls and meetings, both have decent mic quality, but GT220 may be slightly more comfortable for prolonged use. The Life P3, however, scores higher for exercise and travel use due to its lower weight and longer battery life. Keep in mind that the GT220 is at a premium price compared to the more budget-friendly Life P3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
5.7
The Grado GT220 is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.1
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
5.9
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Grado GT220 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.5
The Grado GT220 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
8.8
The Grado GT220 and Soundcore Life P3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Grado GT220 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Grado GT220 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Grado | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | 35 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 4.5 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."
Soundcore Life P3
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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