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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a high-end, truly wireless option with active noise cancelling and excellent sound quality for music and TV, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX earbuds are a superior choice; they are also sweat and dustproof, making them suitable for exercise, and feature a decent battery life with a charging case that supports wireless charging. However, if you're on a tighter budget and prioritizing microphone quality for calls and meetings, or if you need headphones with a detachable cable and over-ear comfort, the Rode NTH-100M headphones would be a better fit, though they lack wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling. The Beoplay EX is optimized for both Android and Apple devices and offers an app with equalizer settings, but the Rode is tailored more towards professional use with its excellent build quality and a boom mic ideal for clear communications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
- Very good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.3
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
7.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$189
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.9
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Rode NTH-100M to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Gaming
9.3
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be excellent for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100M is very good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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