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  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
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    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs RØDE NTH-100M

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
RØDE NTH-100M

Tested using Methodology v2.0

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Picture
RØDE NTH-100M Picture
TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
MicNo
Sound Signature
Balanced
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
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Variants

  • ATH-M50x (Black)
  • ATH-M50x (Gray)
  • ATH-M50x (Metallic Orange)
  • ATH-M50x (White)
  • NTH-100 (Black)
  • NTH-100M (Black)

Review

See Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review
See RØDE NTH-100M Review
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Our Verdict

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

RØDE NTH-100M

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are better headphones for balanced sound than the RØDE NTH-100M. The Audio-Technica are better-built and deliver audio more consistently across different reseats. They also leak less audio at high volumes and can block out a bit more ambient noise. However, the RØDE come with a detachable boom mic for wired gaming.

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