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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent overall sound quality with an emphasis on music listening, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds, which are more expensive, may be the right choice for you; they offer balanced audio, a detachable cable, and are well-suited for TV and video. However, they lack features like active noise cancelling, wireless connectivity, and are not the best for exercise. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100 headphones are a midrange priced option that is very good for music, comfortable, and have a longer cable but they do not excel in calls and meetings, gaming, or use during exercise and are not portable. Neither option supports low latency gaming or optimized mobile device features, so if these are priorities, you may need to look at other models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Cost
$320
$149
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The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.3
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Rode NTH-100 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to be very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headfonics
Meldrick | June 2023
"The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent imaging performance, especially for the price. Pair that with its neutral tonality with slight elevations towards both ends of the frequency response, and the Blessing 3 technically proficient set of IEMs that are also enjoyable to listen to every day."
Rode NTH-100
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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."
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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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