RØDE NTH-100
RØDE
42 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Bose
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| RØDE NTH-100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara | plush cushions |
| Headband | Alcantara | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | — | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.4000000953674316 m | 1 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RØDE NTH-100
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
RØDE NTH-1000.353score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-01000.211score per dollar
RØDE NTH-100 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
