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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior sound quality and are willing to pay a premium price, the Grado GT220 may be the right choice; however, if the price is a major concern, the Soundcore Space A40 offers good sound quality at a lower midrange price. The GT220 excels in music listening but isn't the best for gaming or TV due to latency issues. Both are stemless, closed-earbuds and provide similar comfort. Unlike GT220, Soundcore A40 features active noise cancelling and a longer battery life, which makes it more suitable for long commutes or air travel. Additionally, the A40 has an app equalizer for sound customization and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Grado GT220
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
Good for music
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3/10
7.7/10
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.9/10
4.8/10
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
4.9/10
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
9.1/10
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$259
$59
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The Grado GT220 has a price of $259 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $59.
"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."
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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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