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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity for a lower price, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would be suitable, especially for air travel with their excellent score in this category, and they also offer good comfort and sound isolation. However, if your focus is on sound quality for music listening and you don't mind a wired connection, the Rode NTH-100, despite being somewhat more expensive, provides very good build quality and sound, but lacks active noise cancelling and wireless features. Neither is well-suited for gaming or TV due to their poor to fair scores in these areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent 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
6.0
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.3
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2022 | |
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 | 5.2/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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