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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless are budget-friendly over-ear headphones with features like wireless connectivity, a boom mic for clear calls, and a comfortable fit that's great for long listening sessions or calls and meetings. They offer good build quality and controls for the price, but the sound quality and noise isolation are moderate, which could limit your listening experience in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100 are midrange over-ear headphones that, while more expensive, provide better soundstage for immersive listening and improved audio for music and TV. However, they lack wireless capabilities and a microphone, making them less convenient for calls and travel. If budget is your main concern and you need a microphone for calls, the JLab Go Work Wireless could be the way to go, but for higher sound quality and better immersion in music and TV, the Rode NTH-100 might be worth the investment despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- 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
5.8
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.8
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The Rode NTH-100 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.
Battery
47.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 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 | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 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 | 9/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab Go Work Wireless
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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 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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