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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the Jabra Elite 4 and the Rode NTH-100 depends on your primary use and preferences. If you value versatility and portability for activities such as exercise or travel, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds are wireless, have active noise cancelling, and are both sweatproof and dustproof. They provide great music and call quality, though they might not be the best for gaming due to poorer performance in that area. Conversely, if you prioritize sound quality for music listening and comfort for longer sessions, and don't mind a wired connection, the Rode NTH-100 headphones would suit you better, albeit they have a less effective microphone and are not as convenient for exercise or outdoor activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
4.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
7.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
6.0
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Jabra Elite 4
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SoundGuys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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