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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you need earbuds that are versatile for music, calls, and on-the-go use, especially with wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for busy environments or air travel, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 would be ideal. They also support a low latency mode for smoother audio during videos and gaming. On the other hand, if you're looking for the best mic quality, particularly for calls and meetings, and prefer the sturdiness and sound isolation of over-ear headphones, along with a detachable cable, then the Rode NTH-100M might be the better choice. However, remember that the Rode's lack wireless capability and are less portable, making them less suitable for exercise or travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
- Very good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.7
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
9.1
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Rode NTH-100M to be best in class for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent.
TV and Video
8.2
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Cost
$199
$189
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Engadget
Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
Rode NTH-100M
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Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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