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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II provide excellent noise isolation and are designed for comfort and portability, making them ideal for air travel and use during exercise. They feature active noise cancelling, sweatproof certification, and wireless connectivity, but have a moderate battery life of around 7 hours on a single charge. Conversely, the Rode NTH-100 headphones offer a more immersive music listening experience due to better sound and soundstage quality. However, they lack a microphone, active noise cancellation, and wireless capability, which makes them less versatile for calls, commuting, or workouts. If active noise cancellation and convenience for on-the-go use are priorities, the Bose earbuds are a better choice, despite being more expensive; if sound quality for music is the main concern and you can forgo wireless convenience, the Rode headphones may be worth considering for their price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.4
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good.
Gaming
5.5
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$149
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$250
$300
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.2
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
4.8
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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