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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music listening, the Rode NTH-100 would be the better choice, though it lacks a microphone for calls and has no active noise cancelling, making it less ideal for travel. In contrast, the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 offers excellent noise cancellation and comfort, as well as wireless capabilities, which makes them more versatile for use in various environments including air travel. However, they may not provide the same level of sound quality for dedicated music sessions as the Rode and are also more expensive. Both are over-ear, closed-back headphones, but the Bose has a significant advantage in battery life for wireless use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
7.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
5.8
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
22.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$260
$149
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | 10/10 | 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 | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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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