Philips Fidelio NC1

48 reviews

Apr, 2024

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noise isolation (21)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Philips Fidelio NC1. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and noise isolation. The portability and comfort are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Philips Fidelio NC1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Philips Fidelio NC1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Philips Fidelio NC1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and noise isolation. The comfort and portability also get good comments.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Philips Fidelio NC1

The Philips Fidelio NC1 are noise-cancelling headphones that are part of Philips's premium headphone range. They're for people willing to pay a bit more for great sound, but who also want some style.

Good looks and comfort ; Smooth, fairly balanced sound ; Long battery life

Noise cancellation only OK ; Lack some high-frequency bite ; Not enough grip for runners

These comfortable headphones are great for noisy commutes, although the sound lacks a little bite.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (techradar.com)

Philips Fidelio NC1 review

These impressive travel-friendly Fidelio NC1 headphones bring best-in-class noise-cancelling.

Brilliantly balanced sound Great build quality Decent ANC capabilities

Some sound leakage Occasionally you will forget that the ANC is turned on

One of the most comfortable pair of on-ear cans we've used that both look and sound great. The Philips Fidelio NC1 headphones offer up supreme comfort for those who regularly travel long distances.

Apr, 2020

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Philips Fidelio NC1 review

There's a lot to look for in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones - can the Philips NC1s deliver?

Great portability ; Noise cancelling decent ; Plenty of bite and attack ; Decent detail levels ; Good battery life ; Passive playback

Bass lacks punch and depth ; Complex rhythms can sound disjointed ; Leading edges can sound coarse

Great for size and portability, but their sound quality can’t compete with the competition

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Philips Fidelio NC1 review

Over the last few years, Philips has been making some very solid headphones, so we were intrigued to try out the Fidelio NC1 ($300, UK £250, AU$350), which is something of a rarity in today's headphone market -- a high-quality on-ear noise-canceling...

The Philips Fidelio NC1 is a compact, well-designed, and very comfortable on-ear headphone that features active noise-canceling powered by a rechargeable battery that offers an impressive 30 hours of battery life. The headphones have a folding design...

Fairly pricey; while the headphones offer a lot of detail, the sound is on the bright side, which may lead to some listening fatigue.

While the Philips Fidelio NC1's sound may be a little too forward for some listeners, it does have an excellent design and decent noise-canceling.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Philips Fidelio NC1 review: One well-designed on-ear noise-canceling headphone

Fairly pricey; while the headphones offer a lot of detail, the sound is on the bright side, which may lead to some listening fatigue.

While the Philips Fidelio NC1's sound may be a little too forward for some listeners, it does have an excellent design and decent noise-canceling.

Jun, 2015

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Philips Fidelio NC1

Active noise-canceling (NC), you'll recall, requires the headphones to counter external ambient noise -- most typically, the drone of jet engines while you're flying -- with an inverse sound wave, thus "canceling" the undesired environmental sound so...

Fairly pricey; while the headphones offer a lot of detail, the sound is on the bright side, which may lead to some listening fatigue.

While the Philips Fidelio NC1's sound may be a little too forward for some listeners, it does have an excellent design and decent noise-canceling.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Philips NC1/27 Fidelio Noise Cancelling Premium HEADPHONES

The Philips Fidelio NC1 are surprisingly great "on-ear" headphones that have remarkably accurate audio reproduction. They lack a little in their build quality and noise isolation but are quite comfortable for an "on-ear" design.

Comfortable "on-ear" design. ; Great audio reproduction.

Lacking volume controls. ; Slim, potentially fragile build quality. ; Treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to positioning.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Philips Fidelio NC1 review: One well-designed on-ear noise-canceling headphone

Fairly pricey; while the headphones offer a lot of detail, the sound is on the bright side, which may lead to some listening fatigue

While the Philips Fidelio NC1's sound may be a little too forward for some listeners, it does have an excellent design and decent noise-canceling.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Leigh D. Stark (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: Philips Fidelio NC1 headphones (NC1/00)

Philips has been out of the headphone game for a while, but the company certainly knows a thing or two about audio, so we're keen to see what it can do with its first pair of noise cancelling cans, the NC1. Are these Bose beaters?

Relatively balanced; Decent mids and highs; Fabric cord; Rechargeable battery over microUSB; Works without the power switched on, and provides the same balanced sound when the power is off; Folding design makes the NC1 highly portable; Relies on a...

Bass might be a little weak for some; Not all will find the flat padding comfortable; Expensive;

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Stephen Fenech (techguide.com.au)

Philips Fidelio NC1 noise cancelling headphone review - great sound and value

Philips has a rich history when it comes to producing high quality audio products and it has taken that heritage to produce the impressive Fidelio NC1 noise cancelling headphones. The Philips Fidelio NC1 is designed for the discerning listener who has...

The Philips Fidelio NC1 easily hold their own against other brands in the crowded noise cancellation headphone market. These headphones stand out because of the sleek design, excellent sound quality and value price.

Mar, 2015

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