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TCL Elit400nc Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:22 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

TCL Elit400nc Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 82% of headphones
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 84%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 83%
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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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<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

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones TCL Elit400nc

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

8.7

Calls & Controls

7.4
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

Based on ratings from across the web.
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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:
TCL Elit400nc 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
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
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
9 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 9 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 79.8% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
?
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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
4.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
230 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 230 ms, higher audio latency than 90.5% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
22 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 22 hours, lower battery life than 62.8% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
16 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 16 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 85.1% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% 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
TCL
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
245 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 245 g, heavier than 59.8% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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TCL Elit400nc 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.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 12.9% better value for money
    TCL Elit400nc has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.2 vs 7.3).
    8.2 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 9 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (9 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    9 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 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.
  • 80 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (230 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    230 ms vs 150 ms
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 12.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5.87x less popular
    TCL Elit400nc is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5.87x less popular
    TCL Elit400nc is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 12.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (245 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    245 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 14 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (16 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    16 hours vs 30 hours
  • 8 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (22 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    22 hours vs 30 hours
  • 80 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (230 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    230 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

3.0
Ben Runnoe
✓ explicit
28/04/2021
Quick review · isolation, noise cancelling and sound tests
Verdict
TCL Elit400nc is not recommended: poor isolation, a cheap build and weak noise cancelling are deal-breakers.
8.0
TheUnlockr
≈ estimated
26/07/2019
Full walkthrough · noise cancelling, sound, call and battery tests
Verdict
TCL Elit400nc impresses for its class with noise cancelling and sound, though the materials feel less premium.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

legitreviews.com
30/09/2019
Long-haul test · Noise cancelling headphones
Verdict
The TCL Elit400nc is a budget pair whose noise cancelling quiets long-haul engine drone well, though its buttons and headband feel basic.
indianexpress.com
03/04/2021
Hands-on review · Over-ear headphones
Verdict
The TCL Elit400nc has crisp sound, long battery life and a comfortable fit, but its weak noise cancelling suits listeners who mostly switch it off.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about TCL Elit400nc

  • Excellent sound quality for the price, often described as crisp and clear
  • Deep and punchy bass performance
  • Highly comfortable for long-term use due to memory foam ear cushions
  • Strong battery life (up to 22 hours) with a fast-charging feature
  • Great overall value, frequently compared to more expensive premium models
  • Portable, tri-folding design that swivels for easy storage
  • Includes a 3.5mm cable for wired listening when the battery is low

What customers don't like about TCL Elit400nc

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is considered weak or mediocre compared to high-end brands
  • Buttons are often described as mushy, difficult to locate, or inconveniently placed
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'plastic-heavy' and may lack durability over time
  • Micro-USB charging port instead of the more modern USB-C
  • Maximum volume levels may feel too low for some users
  • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues and pairing difficulties reported
  • Lack of a dedicated companion app for EQ personalization

Verdict

The TCL ELIT400NC is a wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm Hi-Res Audio drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 9Hz to 40kHz and an impedance of 86 ohms. Its primary characteristics include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, and a foldable design with memory foam ear cushions for enhanced portability and comfort. Main pros include a long battery life of up to 22 hours (16 hours with ANC enabled), a fast-charging feature providing 5 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge, and a high-quality sound profile that offers clear vocals and punchy bass for its price point. However, common cons involve a somewhat plasticky build quality, the use of an older micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, and noise cancellation performance that is considered modest compared to premium flagship models.

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