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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and wireless convenience for activities like exercise, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless earbuds are suited for you as they are wireless, have a decent battery life, and are sweatproof. However, they have lower sound quality compared to the Rode NTH-100 headphones, which provide a better soundstage and are potentially more comfortable for longer listening sessions. The Rode NTH-100 also has a sturdier build but is less portable and requires a wired connection, which might not be as convenient for active use. Neither have active noise cancelling, but if price is a major concern, the JBL may be the better option given its significantly lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
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 JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
6.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.8
4.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
TV and Video
6.9
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
8.3 Hours
N/A
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $50 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 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 | 7.9/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
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Headphone Dungeon
LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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 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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