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Updated April 10, 2024·

If budget is a key factor for you and wireless connectivity is desired, the Earfun Wave Pro is a better choice, as it is less expensive and offers both wired and wireless options with a good battery life. It also has a low latency mode, which can be great for gaming and watching videos, and is equipped with active noise cancelling for quieter experiences during air travel. However, if you require exceptional microphone quality for calls and meetings and don't mind a wired-only connection, the Rode NTH-100M would be the better choice. It has a removable boom mic that is best-in-class for voice clarity. Additionally, the Earfun Wave Pro is more suited for exercise with its ear hooks and sweatproof certification, while the Rode NTH-100M's superior durability may appeal to those who prioritize robust build quality. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Excellent for air travel
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
  • Very good for music
  • Best in class for phone calls

Key differences

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Music

7.0
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.1
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
7.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.

Battery

80.0 Hours
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.

Cost

$80
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
$189
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The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

8.7
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for gaming.

Phone Calls

9.0
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Rode NTH-100M to be best in class for phone calls, while the Earfun Wave Pro is excellent.

TV and Video

8.0
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.

Build Quality

8.5
Wave Pro
NTH-100M
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Rode NTH-100M both have very good build quality.

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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Earfun Wave ProRode NTH-100M
Earfun Wave ProRode NTH-100M

GENERAL

Price
$80
$189
Brand
EarfunRode
Release Date
March 1, 2024January 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
9/109.5/10
Gaming Score
8.7/109/10
TV and Video Score
8/107.8/10
Exercise Score
6.3/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
NoN/A
iOS App
NoN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.4/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
268 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom
Waterproof Rating
00

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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 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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