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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose 700 are premium noise-cancelling headphones suitable for frequent travelers or for use in noisy environments, providing excellent comfort and sound quality. They're wireless with a long battery life, and have a built-in mic for calls, which the Rode NTH-100 lacks. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100, being less expensive, also offers good sound quality and comfort but without active noise cancellation or wireless capabilities. If you're on a budget and don't need noise cancellation or wireless features, the Rode may suit your needs, but for frequent travel or working in noisy places, Bose 700 would be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.5
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Bose 700 is good.
Gaming
5.3
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
4.8
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$149
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The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The Bose 700 and Rode NTH-100 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
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) | 263 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
Rode NTH-100
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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