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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds and the Rode NTH-100M headphones, consider that the Razer model is significantly less expensive, and offers a portable, true wireless experience suitable for those on the go, with a game mode that caters well to mobile gamers. However, if sound quality and critical listening are your main concerns, the Rode NTH-100M's closed-back, over-ear design could deliver a superior listening experience. Also, the Rode headphones include a removable boom mic, which the Razers lack; if you need to make calls or record audio frequently, that might make the Rodes a better fit despite their higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
Very good for music
Best in class for phone calls
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
8.2/10
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.4/10
9.5/10
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
7.6/10
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1/10
5.3/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$189
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Rode NTH-100M costs $189.
"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.”"
"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."
Get a great deal on the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless or the Rode NTH-100M
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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