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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize soundstage and enjoy a more open, airy sound for your music, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be the better choice because they feature an open-back design, which also means they'll leak sound and provide less isolation from ambient noise. On the other hand, the Rode NTH-100 has a closed-back design, which is better if you need sound isolation for quiet environments or don't want to disturb others; however, this design can sometimes result in a more confined soundstage. Both offer comfort for long listening sessions, but keep in mind the open-back design is less suitable in noisy or shared spaces. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- The Rode NTH-100 has no clear advantages over the Philips Fidelio X2HR.
Key differences
Music
9.3
8.2
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Rode NTH-100 is very good.
Gaming
7.0
6.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.8
7.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Rode NTH-100 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Rode NTH-100 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Cost
$148
$149
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Spec Comparison
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| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
Rode NTH-100
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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