Noontec Zoro II HD Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 35 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Noontec Zoro II HD review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

5.0

Technical Score

20.0%

6.3

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.9

Design

8.0%

5.1

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Battery

4.0%

7.8

Calls & Controls

Good
6.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.9

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
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4.0
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2.6
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3.8
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  • 7.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

  • 4.4
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.0
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 8.1
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    9.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Noontec Zoro II HD is a portable on-ear headphone featuring 40mm Votrik HD400 dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets, delivering a balanced frequency response of 13Hz–26kHz, 32 Ohm impedance, and 108dB sensitivity. Its main characteristics include a lightweight 164g foldable frame reinforced with steel hinges, breathable protein cotton earpads, and a 1.2-meter detachable flat TPE cable with an in-line microphone and 24k gold-plated connectors. Pros include excellent sonic neutrality suitable for various genres, high portability due to its compact folding design, and a durable piano-varnish finish. However, cons include poor passive noise isolation for commuting, occasional plastic creaking during movement, and a narrow soundstage typical of closed-back on-ear designs.

Technical Specifications of Noontec Zoro II HD

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.8

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

7.9

Design

8.0%

5.1

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Battery

4.0%

7.8

Calls & Controls

5.0
Noontec Zoro II HD has a technical score of 5.02 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

6.9

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
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3.5
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4.0
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2.6
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3.8
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3.5
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3.8
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

6.3
Noontec Zoro II HD has a user score of 6.28 points, which is lower than that of 90% of products in this category.
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.
4.8
Noontec Zoro II HD has a popularity of 4.8 points, which is higher than 50.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.7
Noontec Zoro II HD has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 45.2% of products in this category.
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

no
Noontec Zoro II HD does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
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

40 mm
Noontec Zoro II HD uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
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

1
Noontec Zoro II HD uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
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

13 Hz
Noontec Zoro II HD reaches a lowest frequency of 13 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
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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

yes
Noontec Zoro II HD supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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

yes
Noontec Zoro II HD is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
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

1
Noontec Zoro II HD has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
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

no
Noontec Zoro II HD does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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

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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

wireless
Noontec Zoro II HD supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
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

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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

yes
Noontec Zoro II HD supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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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

no
Noontec Zoro II HD does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
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

no
Noontec Zoro II HD does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
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

yes
Noontec Zoro II HD supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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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

35 hours
Noontec Zoro II HD offers battery life of 35 hours, higher battery life than 58.6% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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

N/A
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

2 hours
Noontec Zoro II HD needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
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

yes
Noontec Zoro II HD supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
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

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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

Noontec
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

on-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

164 g
Noontec Zoro II HD weighs 164 g, lighter than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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

closed-back
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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Noontec Zoro II HD vs the average headphone

  • More flexible connectivity
    Noontec Zoro II HD offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired 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

    Noontec Zoro II HD offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Noontec Zoro II HD offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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

    Noontec Zoro II HD offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 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

    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • In-line controls
    Noontec Zoro II HD includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Noontec Zoro II HD includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 24.8% lower weight
    Noontec Zoro II HD is lighter than the average headphone (164 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

    Noontec Zoro II HD is lighter than the average headphone (164 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.164 g vs 218 g
  • 5 Hz lower bass extension
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (13 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    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

    Noontec Zoro II HD has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (13 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.13 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.26000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Noontec Zoro II HD has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 24.8% lower weight
    Noontec Zoro II HD is lighter than the average headphone (164 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Noontec Zoro II HD is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 5 Hz lower bass extension
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (13 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 6,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (26,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Noontec Zoro II HD can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher battery life than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Noontec Zoro II HD offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noontec Zoro II HD offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    Noontec Zoro II HD includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Noontec Zoro II HD supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % 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%

    Noontec Zoro II HD has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 27.3% lower user score
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.28 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Noontec Zoro II HD has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.28 vs 8.000).6.28 vs 8

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Noontec Zoro II HD?

  • Excellent sound balance with a neutral, clear profile and crisp detail
  • Great value for money, often described as performing like headphones twice its price
  • Lightweight and highly portable due to a compact, foldable design
  • Comfortable protein cotton ear pads suitable for moderate listening sessions
  • Detachable flat TPE cable that is resistant to tangling and includes a microphone
  • Aesthetic design that is stylish and comparable to premium brands like Beats

What customers dislike about Noontec Zoro II HD?

  • Build quality concerns due to a mostly plastic construction and creaky hinges
  • Limited external noise isolation, making it less ideal for loud environments like planes
  • Intimate or narrow soundstage, which may not suit fans of a spacious audio feel
  • Headband extension is somewhat limited, which can be tight for users with larger heads
  • Glossy 'piano paint' finish is prone to fingerprints and smudges
  • Lacks deep 'basshead' punch, which may disappoint fans of heavy electronic or club music

Expert reviews

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nikktech.com
08/12/2014

The Noontec Zoro II HD is a lightweight (164g), foldable, fashion-focused pair of Hi-Fi headphones that improves significantly upon its predecessor, the original Zoro HD. Retailing at approximately $99.99 in the US and €79 in the EU, they feature a sleek piano-gloss coating, an aluminum frame, and protein-cotton earcups that are angled to naturally match the human ear. Equipped with...Read more

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head-fi.org
04/03/2015

The Noontec Zoro II HD is characterized as a high-value, portable headphone delivering a balanced frequency response and premium sound quality that exceeds its budget price point. Reviewers highlight its attractive, lightweight design, which features a foldable mechanism for enhanced portability and daily use. Head-Fi.orgDrawbacks include the lack of a standard 3.5mm cable, with...Read more

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tweaktown.com
04/03/2015

The TweakTown review of the Noontec Zoro II HD Foldable Headphones awards the product an overall rating of 88%, declaring them the best travel headphones tested under $100. Weighing a lightweight 5.7 ounces (164 grams), the headphones feature 30mm drivers delivering a 13~26,000 Hz frequency response. The core strengths (pros) highlighted by reviewer Chris Smith include an extremely...Read more

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headfonics.com
20/09/2015

The Headfonics review of the Noontec Zoro II HD highlights the on-ear headphones as a well-tuned option featuring a flat, deep-extending low end, natural mids, and clean treble, avoiding the muddy sound of typical budget headphones. While sonic performance is strong, the review notes a lack of top-tier detail extraction and criticizes the build quality, which uses cheap, glossy...Read more

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cnet.com
16/05/2015

The Noontec Zoro II HD is highlighted as an under-the-radar, budget-friendly on-ear headphone that excels in sonic neutrality and clarity. Unlike many popular consumer models, these headphones avoid an overly "bassy" or "warm" sound, offering a more proportionate and accurate representation of recordings. Key specifications include 40mm drivers, a lightweight 164-gram frame, and a...Read more

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klauseulenbach.de
20/09/2015

The review by Klaus Eulenbach presents mixed feelings regarding the Noontec Zoro II HD headphones, noting that while the driver tuning and overall sound performance are quite good, the product seems heavily designed to compete superficially with Beats. A major pro highlighted in the text is the acoustic capability of the headphones, specifically that they perform better with...Read more

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on-mag.fr
01/03/2015

The Noontec Zoro II Wireless is an on-ear headphone that expands upon the brand’s previous portable audio line, retaining a similar visual design to its predecessors rather than replacing them. Weighing a lightweight 190 grams, this model stands out for its versatile connectivity, offering both Bluetooth wireless streaming and a standard wired connection. The device features a...Read more

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xatakahome.com
15/12/2014

The Noontec Zoro II HD review by Xataka Smart Home highlights these on-ear headphones as a lightweight, comfortable, and affordable choice priced at around 89 euros. A major design pro is their highly portable, foldable frame alongside an included velour carrying pouch and a durable, flat, tangle-free audio cable with an inline microphone. In terms of comfort, the memory-foam ear...Read more

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