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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100M offers higher overall sound quality, superior comfort, and exceptional microphone quality, making them suitable for calls, meetings, gaming, and critical listening, but they're wired and less portable. Choose the Rode if you prioritize sound and microphone quality and don't mind a wire, or the Youthwhisper if you prefer affordability and wireless convenience for active 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 TV and video
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
4.8
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
8.9
4.9
The Rode NTH-100M is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
9.5
6.5
The Rode NTH-100M is best in class for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100M is good.
TV and Video
7.7
5.1
The Rode NTH-100M is good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Rode NTH-100M and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100M is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Rode NTH-100M does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$189
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Rode NTH-100M has a price of $189 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $50.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Rode NTH-100M and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.
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How the Rode NTH-100M and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100M | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$189 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | Unknown | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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.
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