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Updated April 11, 2024·
The JBL Tune 660NC headphones are suitable if you want the convenience of wireless listening with active noise cancelling at a lower midrange price, they are on-ear and relatively light, making them portable and decent for travel. You can use them wired as well, and they provide good built-in controls. However, they might not be as comfortable for long periods, and might not be the best pick for watching TV or gaming due to poor scores in those areas. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100 headphones offer better overall sound quality and comfort, especially suitable for listening to music or watching TV. They are over-ear, providing better sound isolation, but are heavier and lack wireless functionality. If budget is a concern and you value the flexibility of wireless use and active noise cancelling, the JBL Tune 660NC could be more appealing. Yet, if you prioritize sound quality and comfort and don't mind the wired connection, the Rode NTH-100 might be more suitable for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
Good 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
Music
6.1/10
8.2/10
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
6.5/10
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
7.6/10
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.7/10
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The JBL Tune 660NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
42.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$70
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $70 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
"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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