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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless have a higher score for music listening quality and a wider soundstage, but lack a microphone, making them less suitable for calls and meetings. They are wired and don't support wireless connectivity, providing a stable connection for music and TV without worry of battery drain, but this means they're not as convenient for exercise or travel. The Grado GT220, on the other hand, are slightly more expensive, but offer wireless freedom and a microphone suitable for calls. With a moderate sound quality score and wireless charging, they are more versatile for different use cases, including exercise and travel. They are also more portable, and the earbuds are sweatproof, enhancing their durability during workouts. The choice between these two depends on whether you prioritize sound quality and a wider soundstage over wireless convenience and multifunctionality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Grado GT220
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.3
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
5.1
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.9
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
5.5
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$259
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The 7hz Timeless and Grado GT220 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Grado GT220 and 7hz Timeless both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
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 | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
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."
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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.
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