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Polk Audio Nue Voe Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

Polk Audio Nue Voe
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 80%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Polk Audio Nue Voe

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
Polk Audio Nue Voe 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
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
balanced armature
Driver size
5.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 5.5 mm, smaller driver size than 99.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% 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
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Polk
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
113 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 113 g, lighter than 77% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Polk Audio Nue Voe vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 48.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (113 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    113 g vs 218 g
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 48.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (113 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    113 g vs 218 g
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 34.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Polk Audio Nue Voe is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Polk Audio Nue Voe has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 7.3).
    6.69 vs 7.27
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Polk Audio Nue Voe is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5.87x less popular
    Polk Audio Nue Voe is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Polk Audio Nue Voe has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 7.3).
    6.69 vs 7.27
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Polk Audio Nue Voe is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£150 vs £90).
    £150 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 34.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

hometheaterhifi.com
09/06/2014
Listening test · Balanced armature earphones
Verdict
The Polk Audio Nue Voe is a stylish in-ear headphone with warm, full bass and a secure loop fit, but it needs a strong player to reach a good volume.
techradar.com
15/05/2015
Hands-on review · In-ear headphones
Verdict
The Polk Audio Nue Voe is a fashionable in-ear headphone with strong sound, solid build and plenty of extras, though its price is high and its controls mostly suit iPhones.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Polk Audio Nue Voe

  • Impressive overall sound quality with clear highs and strong midrange
  • Lightweight and highly comfortable design, suitable for extended listening sessions
  • Effective passive noise isolation when a proper seal is achieved with included tips
  • Unique, fashion-forward aesthetic inspired by high-end eyewear
  • Includes a variety of silicone and memory foam ear tips to ensure a secure fit
  • Intuitive three-button inline remote and microphone for iOS device control

What customers don't like about Polk Audio Nue Voe

  • Bass response is often cited as weak or lacking 'low-end' punch due to the single balanced armature design
  • Full remote functionality (volume and track control) is limited primarily to iOS devices; Android users may only have basic play/pause
  • High retail price relative to features compared to similar models in its category
  • Lightweight cable construction has led to concerns regarding long-term durability
  • Achieving a consistent, perfect seal can be difficult and may require mixing and matching tip sizes for each ear

Verdict

The Polk Audio Nue Voe is a stylish, fashion-forward set of in-ear headphones featuring a single balanced armature driver design enhanced with a passive equalized network (P.O.E.T.) to bolster low-frequency performance. These wired earbuds offer a tailored frequency response that extends beyond the normal range of human hearing, accompanied by a three-button iOS-compatible inline remote and microphone. Key pros include their lightweight, comfortable loop design that ensures a secure fit during activities, crisp and balanced audio scaled well by high-quality playback devices, and a generous selection of included ear tips for superior noise isolation. However, cons include a higher power requirement than many competitors, limited remote functionality on non-iOS devices, and a higher price point for a relatively basic feature set.

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