A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need earbuds for workouts or travel, the Jlab Go Air Sport's affordability and sweatproof design might be suitable. They offer an excellent fit for exercise with ear hooks and true wireless convenience. However, their sound quality and performance for music, calls, gaming, and TV are poor, and they lack noise cancellation. Conversely, the Rode NTH-100 headphones offer better sound quality, comfort, and durability with a detachable cable and superior build. They're better for an immersive music experience and casual TV watching but are more expensive and not suitable for exercise due to their size and lack of sweatproofing. If having a microphone for calls is important, note that the mic quality on the Rode is poor. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
- Very 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
5.6
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
5.4
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jlab Go Air Sport | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Shopping
Jlab Go Air Sport
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PC Mag
Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
Rode NTH-100
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PC Gamer
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."
Get a great deal on the Jlab Go Air Sport or the Rode NTH-100
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Jlab Go Air Sport vs. JBL 510BT
VS
Compare Jlab Go Air Sport vs. Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
VS
Compare Jlab Go Air Sport vs. Soundcore P20i
VS
Compare Rode NTH-100 vs. "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
VS
Compare Rode NTH-100 vs. Audio Technica M50x
VS
Compare Rode NTH-100 vs. Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
127,700
Recommendations made
19,155
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
