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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100 offers superior sound quality and comfort, ideal for long sessions and critical listening, but comes at a higher price. The Turtle Beach Recon 70, while more affordable, provides a gaming-optimized experience with a built-in microphone for communication, but may not match the Rode's audio fidelity and build quality. If budget is a concern and a microphone is a necessity for gaming, Turtle Beach is suitable; however, for a premium audio experience and durability, Rode NTH-100 is recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.1
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
6.5
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Cost
$149
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Rode NTH-100 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.7
7.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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.
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