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Kove Nch Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:32 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Kove Nch Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Kove Nch
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 77% of headphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

52%

8.6

Sound

20%

4.8

Features

10%

5.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 78%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Kove Nch

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

52%

8.6

Sound

20%

4.8

Features

10%

5.2

Design

8%

7.2

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

6.8

Calls & Controls

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Kove Nch has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10.1 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10.1 m, higher Bluetooth range than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Audio latency
80 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 80 ms, lower audio latency than 57.8% of headphones and equal to 4.3% of headphones.
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
32 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 32 hours, higher battery life than 56.8% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
12 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 12 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Kove
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
439 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 439 g, heavier than 96.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Kove Nch vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 70 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (80 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    80 ms vs 150 ms
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 2.01x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (439 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    439 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 18 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    Kove Nch is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Kove Nch is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.01x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (439 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    439 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 18 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours

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meh.com
28/03/2022
Summary of the review
Kove NCH Over-Ear Hi-Fi Active Noise Canceling Headphones Review & Discussion

Third-party reviews

What we like about Kove Nch

  • Competitive pricing, especially when using frequently available promo codes.
  • Decent audio quality for the price, often described as 'warm' with a clear low end.
  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) for daily commuting and travel.
  • Includes a practical travel bag and a detachable 3.5mm cable for wired use.
  • Foldable design makes them highly portable for travel.
  • Physical on-device controls are easy to access and navigate.

What we don't like about Kove Nch

  • Questionable long-term build quality with some users reporting power failures.
  • Small ear cup size can feel cramped or uncomfortable for users with larger ears.
  • The 'list price' is often seen as artificially inflated to make discounts look better.
  • Customer service can be difficult to reach, relying primarily on email.
  • Microphone functionality is typically restricted to Bluetooth and doesn't work via the AUX cable.
  • Battery life of 12 hours is significantly lower than many modern competitors.

Verdict

The Kove 101-N (also known as Kove NCH) is a pair of wireless over-ear headphones featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) and 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver hi-res stereo audio with a frequency range of 20 Hz to 40 kHz. Built with Bluetooth 5.0 and AAC codec support, these headphones provide a 33-foot wireless range, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and a foldable design with memory foam ear cushions for portability and comfort. Main pros include a long battery life of up to 32 hours of playback (with 200 hours of standby time), fast USB-C charging, and a lightweight, travel-friendly build. However, some users have noted cons such as potential stability issues during high activity and occasional reports of ANC interference or squealing when moving the head rapidly.

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