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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100 over-ear headphones offer a higher overall sound quality and better soundstage compared to the Soundcore P20i earbuds. They're more suitable for critical listening due to a more natural audio reproduction but come without built-in wireless capabilities. However, these earbuds may not match the audio fidelity of the Rode NTH-100, and being less expensive, they might have trade-offs in build and material quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.4
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
6.5
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.7
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
7.0
The Rode NTH-100 and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100 does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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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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 P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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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