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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is a more affordable option, suitable for casual music listening, calls, and its low latency mode makes it usable for gaming and watching videos. Being wireless earbuds, they're also portable and convenient for exercise, though their noise isolation is minimal. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100M, while more expensive, offers higher mic quality, which is better for calls and meetings, along with a solid performance for gaming and podcast listening. As over-ear headphones, they will be less portable and suitable for exercise but provide better sound isolation and comfort for longer sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
- Very good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
6.1
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
8.9
The Rode NTH-100M and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.6
9.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Rode NTH-100M and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$99
$189
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.5
7.7
The Rode NTH-100M and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both good for TV and video.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Rode NTH-100M compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Rode NTH-100M |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $189 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 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 Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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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