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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and convenience for use on the go, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds would suit you better as they are wireless, offer a compact size, come with a charging case that extends battery life, and are sweat and dustproof, making them ideal for exercise and travel. However, if having the best microphone quality for calls and meetings is crucial, and you don't mind a wired connection, the Rode NTH-100M headphones excel with a boom microphone that provides clearer voice pick-up. Both are closed-back, providing some noise isolation, but keep in mind that the "Nothing" earbuds also have an active noise canceling feature which can be beneficial in noisy environments. The Rode headphones are not as travel-friendly due to their larger size and wired design, and may not be as comfortable during long listening sessions or for use while active. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
- Very good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Phone Calls
7.9
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
5.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
6.7 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$189
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 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 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
Rode NTH-100M
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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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