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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you primarily need earbuds for exercise and casual use, prefer the convenience of wireless, and are budget-conscious, the Baseus Bowie MA10 earbuds would suit you. They're also good for air travel, as they are portable and offer noise isolation. However, their sound quality and performance for music, calls, gaming, and TV are not as strong. On the other hand, if you prioritize superior microphone quality for calls and meetings, want excellent sound for music and gaming, and don't mind a wired connection, the Rode NTH-100M headphones are a better choice, though they're not suited for exercise or long-duration wear in motion. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- 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
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$189
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The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.
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How the Baseus Bowie MA10 and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Simon Cohen | August 2023
"Even if the Bowie MA10 only had some of the features and performance they offer at double the price, they’d be a helluva good value. But given that they far exceed any other earbuds at this price, if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable set of wireless earbuds and you don’t mind their big charging case, you just can’t go wrong."
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 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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