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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're prioritizing immersive music experiences and a robust build, but don't mind using a wire and a less portable design, the Rode NTH-100 headphones could be suitable. Conversely, if you need wireless freedom, advanced features like active noise cancelling, and a portable earbud design that's great for calls, meetings, and outdoor activities, then the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 might be worth the additional investment. Keep in mind that the Sennheisers also offer a low-latency experience suitable for TV and gaming, which the Rode lacks. However, the Sennheisers are at a premium price point compared to a midrange for the Rode. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Good for phone calls
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2/10
7.5/10
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is good.
Gaming
6.5/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8/10
7.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is good for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6/10
8.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
8.3/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
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The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 costs $300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 to be very good for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.9/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
"It’s fair to say our brief time with the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was a generally positive one. Comfort levels seem similar to what we have experienced before and the general flavour of sound was to our liking although we need to get a pair in to test and put up against the big rivals at the money from Bose and Sony. It could be an interesting contest."
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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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