Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Get the Rode NTH-100 Headphones, narrowly. The Rode NTH-100 Headphones wins Connectivity, but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the...
The Ruling
Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset or Rode NTH-100 Headphones? Get the Rode NTH-100 Headphones, narrowly.
The Rode NTH-100 Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset stays the pick if $9.01 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset | Rode NTH-100 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 8.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset
Closed-back gaming headset that can connect through a controller headset jack for console play.
It gives up cable length to the Rode NTH-100 Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $9.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Studio-style over-ear headphones with a detachable analog cable for monitoring and console controller audio.
On paper the Rode NTH-100 Headphones takes cable length (2.4 m, +0.4m). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $9.01 more than the Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset.
Leads on
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Cable Length +0.4m2.4 m2 m
A longer cable reaches a desk PC or a console across the room without an extension.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
- Driver Size 40mm
- Impedance 32 Ohms
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Rode NTH-100 Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset and Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The largest gap is cable length, where the Rode NTH-100 Headphones leads — 2.4 m against 2 m. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 7 specs, including frequency response, driver size and impedance. Two headphones from Beyerdynamic and Rode, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset or Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
Get the Rode NTH-100 Headphones, narrowly. The Rode NTH-100 Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset stays the pick if $9.01 matters more than those specs.
What do the Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset and Rode NTH-100 Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), driver size (40mm), impedance (32 Ohms) and fit (Over-ear), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.