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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and active noise cancellation are top priorities, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is superior, providing an exceptional listening experience; however, they are significantly more expensive. The Rode NTH-100M offers great value with good sound quality and comfort, but lacks noise-cancellation and isn't as high-end as the Beoplay H95. The NTH-100M includes a removable boom mic, making it a good choice for calls or gaming. Choose the Beoplay H95 for premium sound and noise isolation at a higher cost, or the NTH-100M for solid performance and gaming suitability at a more budget-friendly price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class 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
7.6
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good.
Phone Calls
8.0
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
TV and Video
9.1
7.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$189
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100M is very good.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 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 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
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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