On this source in this room, the difference may not be great but still *quite* noticeable IMO. I'd say the Rode mic is okay for the price (if price is your main concern), but not in the same league as the M149.

If you're on a tight budget then there are some passable options under 1k and I daresay the Rode is one of them. If the result matters more than the price, the M149 continues to justify itself IMO.