Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Rode NTH-100: Get the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones, narrowly. The Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones wins Isolation, but only just...
The Ruling
Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones or Rode NTH-100 Headphones? Get the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones, narrowly.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones wins Isolation — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $329, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $170 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 | Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones | Rode NTH-100 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 0/10 |
| Value | 4.8/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones takes active noise cancelling (Yes). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $170.00 more than the Rode NTH-100 Headphones.
Leads on
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Active Noise CancellingYesNo
ANC cancels steady background noise — useful for editing in a room you do not control.
Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Studio-style over-ear headphones with a detachable analog cable for monitoring and console controller audio.
It gives up active noise cancelling to the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $170.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trs, bluetooth
- Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
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 Bose QuietComfort 45 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 Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones and Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The clearest difference is active noise cancelling, which the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones has and the Rode NTH-100 Headphones does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 4 specs, including connection type, frequency response and fit. Two headphones from Bose and Rode, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones or Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
Get the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones, narrowly. The Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones wins Isolation — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $329, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $170 matters more than those specs.
What do the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones and Rode NTH-100 Headphones have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trs, bluetooth), frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), fit (Over-ear) and enclosure (Closed-back). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones worth the extra $170 over the Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones costs $329.00 against $159.00, a difference of $170. The premium buys active noise cancelling (Yes). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.