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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your main concern, the Rode NTH-100 offers marginally better performance. However, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC provides active noise cancellation (ANC), which can be very useful for blocking out background noise during travel or in noisy environments. The Hesh ANC also has a longer battery life, which is beneficial if you're frequently on the go, and they are wireless, offering more convenience and portability. For exercise or outdoor activities, neither are sweatproof certified, but the Skullcandy's wireless feature may be more practical. If your priority is clear calls and meetings, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a better-quality microphone. Overall, the Rode is a stronger choice for pure audio quality in a static environment, while the Skullcandy excels in versatility and features like ANC and wireless connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.7
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.5
5.6
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.0
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
7.7
5.8
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Cost
$139
$135
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $139 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $135 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.6 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 226.7 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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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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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