Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones: Get the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones wins...
The Ruling
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Rode NTH-100 Headphones? Get the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones, narrowly.
The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $10.
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 | Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones | Rode NTH-100 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 9.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones takes cable length (3 m, +0.6m). It gives up sensitivity to the Rode NTH-100 Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $10.00.
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.
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, +13dB). It gives up cable length to the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones. That costs $10.00 more than the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Sensitivity +13dB110 dB97 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
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
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- 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 Shure SRH840A Studio 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 Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The largest gap is cable length, where the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones leads — 3 m against 2.4 m. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 7 specs, including frequency response, driver size and fit. Two headphones from Shure and Rode, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
Get the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones wins Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $10.
What do the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Rode NTH-100 Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), driver size (40mm), fit (Over-ear) and enclosure (Closed-back), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.