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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100 headphones, while pricier, offer better overall sound and build quality, suitable for serious music listening and professional use; they are wired, which means no battery concerns but less mobility, and lack a microphone for calls. The Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are much more affordable with good sound quality, wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and features like an app equalizer, making them ideal for commutes, exercise, and casual use; they also support calls but might not be the best for critical listening or professional needs. 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 Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
5.7
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
6.5
5.1
The Rode NTH-100 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.9
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.5
The Rode NTH-100 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore Life P3
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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