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Updated January 10, 2024·

For immersive listening and studio-like experience, the Rode NTH-100M headphones excel with superior mic quality, making them ideal for calls, meetings, and gaming due to their wired connection which minimizes latency. On the other hand, the Sony WF1000XM3 earbuds provide the convenience of wireless freedom and active noise cancelling, which makes them better for air travel and use in noisy environments. However, they may not be as suitable for gaming or watching TV due to potential latency issues. The Rode is more comfortable for longer use but less portable, while the Sony offers a better app with sound customization and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices. 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 Sony WF1000XM3
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.2
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
7.5
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is good.

Gaming

8.9
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Phone Calls

9.5
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is very good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.6
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.

TV and Video

7.7
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
5.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.

Battery

N/A
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
NTH-100M
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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Cost

$189
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$180
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The Rode NTH-100M has a price of $189 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.

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How the Rode NTH-100M and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Rode NTH-100MSony WF1000XM3
Rode NTH-100MSony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$189
$180
Brand
RodeSony
Release Date
January 1, 2023August 1, 2019
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.2/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
9.5/108.2/10
Gaming Score
9/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
7.8/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.2/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A6 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
10/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.6/107.9/10
Size
N/ALarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
349.2 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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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 WF1000XM3

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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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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