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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for high-quality sound and a top-tier microphone for calls and meetings, the Rode NTH-100M would better suit your needs, but they aren't ideal for exercise and are less portable. Conversely, the Sony MDR-ZX110 are lighter, more compact, and more affordable, which may appeal for casual listening and convenience, although they fall short in sound quality and comfort. Neither headset supports wireless connectivity. If active noise canceling or wireless features are important to you, you may want to consider other options. 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
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Rode NTH-100M.
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.6
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is good.
Gaming
8.9
5.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.5
3.0
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.3
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
6.9
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Cost
$189
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The Rode NTH-100M has a price of $189 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The Rode NTH-100M and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| Rode NTH-100M | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$189 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.5/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 3.9/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 119.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 MDR-ZX110
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Audio.org
Audio.org | December 2022
"My opinion about Sony MDR ZX110 is they are the best budget headphones of Sony with top-class sound. Clear vocals, great bass, and balanced sound with low sound distortion. The treble could be sharper, but it's ok. 30 mm neodymium dynamic drivers give clear and precise audio, and an inline remote with a mic give decent call quality. Closed-Back Design also helps to improve sound performance."
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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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