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QuietComfort Earbuds II
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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, being wireless and sweatproof, are suitable for active lifestyles and travel. They also offer excellent noise isolation, making them ideal for air travel. However, for the best experience in calls, meetings, gaming, and TV and video with superior mic quality, the Rode NTH-100M headphones, though wired and less portable, excel in these areas. The Rode headphones lack active noise cancelling, unlike the Bose earbuds. The Rode’s over-ear design provides lasting comfort for prolonged sessions, whereas the Bose earbuds offer greater convenience for on-the-go use. 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-100M
  • Very good for music
  • Best in class for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.4
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good.

Gaming

5.5
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.

Phone Calls

5.1
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.0
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.

TV and Video

6.2
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.

Noise Reduction

9.1
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
5.3
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.

Battery

7.0 Hours
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.

Build Quality

9.2
QuietComfort Earbuds II
NTH-100M
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Cost

$199
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NTH-100M
$189
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.

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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds IIRode NTH-100M
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds IIRode NTH-100M

GENERAL

Price
$199
$189
Brand
BoseRode
Release Date
September 1, 2022January 1, 2023
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.4/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/109.5/10
Gaming Score
5.6/109/10
TV and Video Score
6.3/107.8/10
Exercise Score
8.5/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
7 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
20N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
6.5/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9.2/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.6/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
7.7 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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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-100M

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PC Gamer

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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