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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound and microphone quality are your primary concerns, especially for calls and meetings, the Rode NTH-100M headphones excel in these areas and have a high-quality boom mic. They are wired, over-ear, and offer a more immersive gaming and broadcast experience, but they are not as portable or exercise-friendly due to their size and non-detachable cable. In contrast, the Soundcore P20i earbuds are wireless, more portable, and exercise-ready with a sweat-proof design, though their sound quality is slightly lower. They do provide a good battery life and are suitable for casual use but may not match the Rode's performance for professional use. 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 podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.4
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
8.9
7.3
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Phone Calls
9.5
5.0
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.7
The Rode NTH-100M is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
7.0
The Rode NTH-100M and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100M is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$189
$30
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$300
The Rode NTH-100M has a price of $189 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100M has very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100M and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100M | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$189 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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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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."
Soundcore P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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