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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and music listening, the Moondrop Blessing 2 earbuds are superior, but come at a premium price. They offer excellent sound with a well-regarded soundstage, and are conducive to long listening sessions due to their higher comfort score. However, they're not the best for calls or exercise. In contrast, the Rode NTH-100 headphones are more affordable and still provide good sound quality. While slightly less comfortable, they're better suited for TV and video, and their durability makes them a solid choice for everyday use without worrying about damage. Neither option supports wireless connectivity, so if you require mobility without wires, you may want to consider other models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
The Rode NTH-100 has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Blessing 2.
Key differences
Music
8.7/10
8.2/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Rode NTH-100 are both very good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Cost
$320
$149
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $320 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
"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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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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