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Updated April 11, 2024·

midrange over-ear headphones with different features. Choose JBL Live 770NC if you prefer wireless capability with active noise cancelling, a built-in microphone, and app customization options; these are well-suited for air travel due to excellent noise isolation and have a decent built-in battery life. However, they have poorer performance for calls and meetings, and are not the best for gaming or TV watching due to latency issues. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100, only offering a wired connection, is more robust for music listening without the convenience of wireless technology or an app for customization; these have very good build quality but lack a microphone and active noise cancelling. Consider your priorities regarding wireless convenience, noise cancellation, and the necessity of a microphone against sound quality and durability when making your decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
NTH-100
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
NTH-100
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
NTH-100
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
NTH-100
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
NTH-100
5.3
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
NTH-100
N/A
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
NTH-100
$149
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
NTH-100
4.8
The JBL Live 770NC and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
NTH-100
8.5
The Rode NTH-100 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCRode NTH-100
JBL Live 770NCRode NTH-100

GENERAL

Price
$130
$149
Brand
JBLRode
Release Date
March 1, 2024March 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/104.8/10
Gaming Score
5.6/106.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/107.8/10
Exercise Score
6.1/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

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

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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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 JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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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