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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience for on-the-go use and enjoy gaming or active lifestyles, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, being somewhat less expensive with game mode for low latency, a secure fit for exercise, and good overall sound quality, may suit you well. However, if sound isolation, comfort for long listening sessions, and a preference for more natural sound are key for you, despite the higher cost and the need for a wired connection, the Rode NTH-100 headphones could be a more fitting choice. The Rode lacks a microphone and built-in controls, which could be a downside if you need these features for calls or easy adjustments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
6.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.4
4.8
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
5.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.9
7.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Rode NTH-100 are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.7
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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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