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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are wireless earbuds suitable for active use due to their sweatproof design and ear hooks for a secure fit, and they have a substantial battery life, which is great for long sessions without needing to recharge. However, they offer less sound isolation compared to some other options and may not provide the best experience for gaming or watching TV due to latency. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100M headphones feature a wired connection, which eliminates latency issues making them better for gaming or watching TV. They also have a detachable cable and a higher microphone quality, which could be ideal for calls or online gaming. They're less portable than the Powerbeats Pro and not designed for exercise, if these are key considerations for your lifestyle. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 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
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The Rode NTH-100M and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$250
$189
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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