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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 Sony Linkbuds
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.6
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Gaming
8.9
5.5
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
9.5
6.8
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
7.7
5.4
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Rode NTH-100M and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$189
$178
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Rode NTH-100M has a price of $189 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
8.5
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds and Rode NTH-100M are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Rode NTH-100M and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Rode NTH-100M | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$189 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 17.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | Boom | 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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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