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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100 headphones are wired, making them a strong choice if you prefer the reliability of a physical connection and are on a budget. They have good sound quality and are comfortable for long sessions but lack features like active noise cancelling and a high-quality microphone. For casual listening and studio use, they might suffice. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus offers a broader range of features including Bluetooth connectivity with low latency and active noise cancelling, making them versatile for both music enjoyment and mobile use. They have excellent mic quality, which is beneficial for calls or online meetings, and advanced codecs for higher audio quality. They are also suitable for travel with a long battery life, but they come at a premium price. If your priority includes wireless convenience, noise cancellation, and high-quality calls, and you are willing to invest more, the Sennheiser would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.5
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is good.
Gaming
6.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.2
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
9.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
7.7
8.8
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
50.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$230
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$200
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$300
$350
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus costs $230.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Sennheiser Accentum Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 227 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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