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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and want a headset with a boom microphone, the Rode NTH-100M is excellent, especially for calls and meetings, gaming, and immersive listening experiences during TV and video watching. However, it's more expensive, heavier, and less portable compared to the Earfun Air Pro 2. The Earfun is more suitable for active use like exercising, offers wireless convenience, and has good noise isolation. Both have good overall sound quality, but the Earfun lacks a boom microphone and doesn't excel in gaming or professional call and meeting environments. If cost is a significant factor, the Earfun offers a balance of features at a lower expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
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
Music
6.4/10
8.2/10
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1/10
8.9/10
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1/10
9.5/10
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9/10
7.6/10
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.4/10
7.7/10
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
5.3/10
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$70
$189
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The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
"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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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