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AudioQuest Nighthawk Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£620
Avg. price in US: ~$600
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

AudioQuest Nighthawk review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Poor

3.6

Poor

7.9

Very good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
0.7
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
2.1
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
2.8
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
2.1
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The AudioQuest NightHawk is a uniquely designed semi-open over-ear headphone featuring 50mm dynamic drivers with biocellulose diaphragms and a 1.2T split-gap motor assembly. Constructed from eco-friendly 'Liquid Wood,' it employs a patent-pending suspension system and protein leather or ultrasuede earpads to ensure exceptional comfort. Its technical specs include a 25-ohm impedance and 100dB/mW sensitivity, making it remarkably easy to drive even from mobile devices. The primary characteristics include a warm, dark sound signature with deep, low-distortion bass, natural vocal reproduction, and a spacious, holographic soundstage. Main pros are its industry-leading comfort, innovative low-distortion driver technology, and rich, non-fatiguing tonality. However, common cons include a significant recession in the upper midrange and treble that can lack 'bite' for aggressive genres, a somewhat slow bass decay, and cable connectors that may require periodic cleaning to maintain signal integrity.

Technical Specifications of AudioQuest Nighthawk

Overall score

4.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

3.2

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

3.9

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

7.8

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

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Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

5.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audioquest

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

semi-open

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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AudioQuest Nighthawk vs the average headphone

Why is AudioQuest Nighthawk better than the average headphone?

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10 mm larger driver size
AudioQuest Nighthawk uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
AudioQuest Nighthawk uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
0.26 % lower distortion
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.04 % vs 0.3 %
2.3 lower clamp force
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.2 vs 4.3
11 mm more spacious earcup width
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (54 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (54 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.54 mm vs 43 mm
1.24 m more useful cable length
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.2.44 m vs 1.2 m
15x higher input power handling
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=300 mW
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.1500 mW vs 100 mW
18 dB higher max SPL
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=116 dB
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.128 dB vs 110 dB
2.3 lower clamp force
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
11 mm more spacious earcup width
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (54 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
1.24 m more useful cable length
AudioQuest Nighthawk offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.4 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
10 mm larger driver size
AudioQuest Nighthawk uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
0.26 % lower distortion
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
15x higher input power handling
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,500 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
18 dB higher max SPL
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.

Why is AudioQuest Nighthawk worse than the average headphone?

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58.7% higher weight
AudioQuest Nighthawk is heavier than the average headphone (346 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
No passive noise reduction
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
1 fewer microphones
AudioQuest Nighthawk has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
No passive noise reduction
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
58.7% higher weight
AudioQuest Nighthawk is heavier than the average headphone (346 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
AudioQuest Nighthawk is heavier than the average headphone (346 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.346 g vs 218 g
No voice assistant support
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
AudioQuest Nighthawk does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
6.89x more expensive
AudioQuest Nighthawk is more expensive than the average headphone (£620 vs £90).
AudioQuest Nighthawk is more expensive than the average headphone (£620 vs £90).£620 vs £90
26.6% worse value for money
AudioQuest Nighthawk has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.32 vs 6.736).
What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
AudioQuest Nighthawk has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.32 vs 6.736).5.32 vs 6.74
1 fewer microphones
AudioQuest Nighthawk has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2
AudioQuest Nighthawk has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
AudioQuest Nighthawk has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW

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What customers like about AudioQuest Nighthawk?

Exceptional long-term comfort due to a self-adjusting suspension headband and ergonomic earcups
Deep, impactful bass response that is often described as 'meaty' or 'majestic'
Smooth and fatigue-free listening experience, suitable for long sessions
High-quality build and unique aesthetic using sustainable 'liquid wood' materials
Very easy to drive, performing well even when connected directly to smartphones or low-power devices
Spacious and holographic soundstage for a semi-open design
Low distortion levels providing a clean, 'pitch black' background

What customers dislike about AudioQuest Nighthawk?

Polarising sound signature that many describe as 'dark', 'veiled', or 'wonky'
Recessed mid-range that can make vocals feel distant or 'lost in the mix'
Bass can sometimes be perceived as bloomy, slow, or lacking in tight control
Lack of 'bite' or sparkle in the treble, which may feel too polite for aggressive genres
The stock cables are often reported as being overly rigid or prone to twisting
Requires a long 'burn-in' period (recommended 150 hours) before reaching its intended sound profile
Liquid wood earcups can be prone to minor physical damage or chipping if mishandled

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