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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience and a secure fit during exercise, the Beats Studiobuds would be better suited for you, especially considering their lower cost. They offer good overall sound quality, are sweatproof, and have built-in controls which make them practical for on-the-go use. However, if you prioritize microphone quality for calls and meetings, or require headphones that excel in a gaming environment, the Rode NTH-100M, though more expensive, would be a superior choice. Additionally, the Rode model provides a significantly better experience for TV and video content, as well as the highest score for book and podcast listening. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- 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
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.2
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Beats Studiobuds is good.
Gaming
5.2
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Beats Studiobuds is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.6
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$189
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Studiobuds | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | 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 | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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