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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior sound quality and use your audio gear primarily for music, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds have the edge with better overall sound and noise isolation, and they're well-suited for exercise due to their sweatproof design and secure fit. However, for calls and meetings, TV, gaming, and durability, the Rode NTH-100M headphones outperform the Bose earbuds, featuring an exceptional microphone and low latency, which is crucial for gaming and lip-sync in videos. Both are in the midrange price bracket, with the Bose typically being somewhat more expensive; consider if the Bose's advantages in sound quality and portability justify the higher cost for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class 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
7.1
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good.
Gaming
5.6
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
7.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
TV and Video
6.0
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
Cost
$199
$189
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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 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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