Rode NTH-100 Headphones vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Connectivity, but only just, and the rest of the...
The Ruling
Rode NTH-100 Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones? Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly.
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $319.99, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $160.99 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 | Rode NTH-100 Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Connectivity | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
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 sensitivity (110 dB, +10dB). It gives up cable length and driver size to the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $160.99.
Leads on
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Sensitivity +10dB110 dB100 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones takes cable length (3 m, +0.6m) and driver size (45mm, +5mm). It gives up sensitivity to the Rode NTH-100 Headphones. That costs $160.99 more than the Rode NTH-100 Headphones.
Leads on
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Cable Length +0.6m3 m2.4 m
A longer cable reaches a desk PC or a console across the room without an extension.
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
- Fit Over-ear
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 Rode NTH-100 Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
The largest gap is cable length, where the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones leads — 3 m against 2.4 m. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 5 specs, including frequency response, fit and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from Rode and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Rode NTH-100 Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $319.99, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $160.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Rode NTH-100 Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), fit (Over-ear), active noise cancelling (No) and wireless (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones worth the extra $161 over the Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones costs $319.99 against $159.00, a difference of $161. The premium buys cable length (3 m) and driver size (45mm). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.