RØDE NTH-100M
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
RØDE NTH-100M
The RODE NTH-100M headphones receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and build. Users appreciate the clear microphone and noise isolation, making them suitable for podcasting, editing, and conferencing. However, some report durability issues like broken headbands or wire shorts, and the fit can be tight or cause discomfort after long use. A few users experienced allergic reactions to the ear cushion material or found the microphone less effective for professional setups.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Clear microphone
- Good noise isolation
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Heavy weight causes ear pain
- Tight fit initially
- Durability issues (broken headband, wire short)
- Microphone not working for some
- Allergic reaction to ear cushion material
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| RØDE NTH-100M | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara, memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Alcantara | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | RØDE NTH-100M Professional Over-ear Headset for Media, Broadcast, Podcasting, Content Creation, Streaming, Working From Home,Black | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.4000000953674316 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
RØDE NTH-100M
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
