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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Rode NTH-100M and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 comes down to preferences for headphone type and usage scenarios. The Rode NTH-100M, being over-ear headphones, would provide better isolation and potentially a more comfortable fit for extended periods, which is ideal for critical listening or studio work; however, they may be less convenient for on-the-go use due to their size. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, as in-ear earbuds, offer portability and convenience for traveling or exercising, with the benefit of active noise cancellation to block out ambient noise. The Sennheisers also have a microphone for making calls, while the Rodes are focused on high-fidelity audio reproduction. If cost is a concern and you don’t need the convenience of wireless earbuds, the Rode may be a better value. However, if you prioritize wireless freedom, compactness, and active noise cancellation, the Sennheiser earbuds may be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100M
Very good for music
Best in class for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2/10
6.0/10
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.9/10
5.3/10
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.5/10
6.2/10
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
7.7/10
5.4/10
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
"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."
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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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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