RØDE NTH-100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
What Buyers Say
RØDE NTH-100
The Rode NTH-100 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, solid build quality, and clear, balanced sound. Users praise the locking cable mechanism and the ability to attach the cable to either ear, which is especially useful for studio work. A few reviewers note that the plastic cups feel slightly cheap and the earpads may be small for larger ears, and the sound signature is considered slightly boosted in bass and rolled off in treble, making it less ideal for critical music production but great for casual listening and podcasting. Overall, most users find them a great value, outperforming competitors like Sony MDR-7506.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Solid build quality
- Clear and balanced sound
- Locking cable mechanism
- Cable attaches to either side
Cons
- Plastic cups feel cheap
- Earpads may be small for large ears
- Sound unnatural for critical music production
- Locking mechanism limits cable compatibility
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, superb noise cancellation, and rich, clear sound quality. Many users highlight the long battery life and improved build quality over previous generations, though a few report issues with connectivity, a finicky volume control, and popping noises during turbulence. Overall, they are highly recommended for travel, work, and immersive listening, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Superb noise cancellation
- Rich and clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Improved build quality
Cons
- Connectivity drops and pairing issues
- Finicky touch volume control
- Popping noises during turbulence
- No PC app for customization
- Short included cables
Scores
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-100 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
