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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the JBL Tune 660NC and Rode NTH-100M depends on your preferences. The JBL Tune 660NC offers good value with wireless functionality, active noise cancelling, and is more portable, suitable for air travel and on-the-go use due to its foldability. They also have a much longer battery life for extensive use without frequent charging. However, if you prioritize sound quality for music and calls, the Rode NTH-100M provide better sound and are considered best in class for microphone quality, which is more suitable for professional use, especially since they have a detachable boom mic. The Rode headphones also boast better durability but might not be as convenient for exercise or travel due to their size and lack of wireless capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- Good 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
6.1
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The JBL Tune 660NC is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
42.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$70
$189
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The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $70 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Rode NTH-100M and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 660NC and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL Tune 660NC | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$70 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL Tune 660NC
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"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"
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 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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