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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music experiences, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 outperforms the Rode NTH-100 with better overall sound quality and noise isolation, plus they have active noise cancelling, making them better for air travel. However, if you prioritize a more natural soundstage, the Rodes have a slightly higher score. The Momentum 4 also offer the comfort of wireless connectivity and a significantly longer battery life, essential for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Rodes are cable-based headphones that won't require charging, which could be simpler for studio use. If you need a microphone for calls, the Sennheiser has a higher mic quality, whereas the Rode doesn't spec one. Note that the Sennheiser headphones are generally more expensive, so if budget is a concern, the Rode headphones provide a good quality for a midrange price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.5
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
6.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
7.7
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$250
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 59 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 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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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