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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you primarily need headphones for home use, such as listening to music or watching TV with excellent sound quality, the Rode NTH-100 is a good choice, though they aren't suitable for exercise due to their size and lack of wireless capability. In contrast, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds are geared toward active users as they are sweatproof, support aptX Adaptive codec for better sound quality during workouts, and feature health tracking; they are also more portable and have active noise cancelling, making them ideal for travel and exercise but come at a premium price. The Sennheisers also have a built-in mic with good quality, so if you take calls frequently, they're a better option. However, for casual listening at a comfortable spot, you might prefer the comfort and sound quality of the Rode NTH-100. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.5
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good.
Gaming
6.5
8.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$330
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport costs $330.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Rode NTH-100 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.7
7.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Rode NTH-100 are both good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
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| Rode NTH-100 | Sennheiser Momentum Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $330 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.4 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 6.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
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Amelia Schwanke | January 2024
"We hadn't been expecting a new pair of dedicated sports buds but the surprise was nonetheless exciting. I got to try out the new buds at CES 2024 and while they have stayed true to delivering that "signature" Sennheiser sound, with a wide soundstage and strong sense of detail, it’s the extra wearable tech inside them that stands out to me against the best workout headphones."
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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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