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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds are portable, offer high convenience for exercise with secure fit and sweatproof features, and have strong battery life with wireless charging capabilities. They're suitable for outdoor use due to their smaller size and good noise isolation. However, they may not be ideal for critical listening given their average overall sound quality and narrower soundstage. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100M headphones provide better sound quality with a nicer soundstage, and superior mic quality thanks to the boom mic, making them excellent for calls and professional use. They are also comfortable but are better suited for indoor use, as they are bulkier and less portable. They lack wireless capabilities, which limits mobility, but they offer high durability and the sound is more suitable for gaming and TV with lower latency. If you prioritize audio quality for home use and professional communications, the Rode NTH-100M might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent 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
5.5
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Cost
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$189
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $180 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
Rode NTH-100M
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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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