Asus NC1 - Portable active noise reduction headphones

Asus has introduced the NC1 headphones set, characterized by an innovative system of active noise cancellation, an extremely light weight and a high level of audio quality. We examined the features and noted the advantages and disadvantages of this solution.

Specifications

Power: 1x AAA battery;Speakers:

  1. diameter: 40 mm
  2. material: neodymium magnet

Frequency Range: 16 Hz ~ 22KhzImpedance: 32 OhmSensitivity: 102 dBDistortion (THD): <= 0.01%Active Noise Reduction: Up to 18dB, reducing ambient noise by 87%Battery life: 100 hours (at 10 mW)Dimensions (mm): (L) 175 x (W) 135 x (H) 28Weight: 135g (excluding battery and accessories)Cable length: 1.8 meters

Here are the general characteristics of the product instead:

Active noise reduction technology (ANC):

  1. Stunning audio even in noisy environments
  2. Designed for those who want high-quality audio on the go
  3. Automatic detection and deletion of sounds, including aircraft engines, and railroad noise, up to 18 dB, with 87% efficiency.

Light weight, extreme comfort, the sound moves with you:

  1. only 130 g in weight and a folding design for easy transport
  2. the use of padding in breathable material contribute to user comfort during long shifts

Autonomy of 100 hours, non stop fun:

  1. 100 hours of battery life with a single AAA battery with ANC enabled: twice as much as other rival headphones with ANC technology
  2. Great sound quality even without power: enjoy music while you save the batteries.

Exceptional audio quality:

  1. Big speakers from 40 mm in diameter, neodymium magnet for a dynamic and powerful sound;
  2. Frequency Range: 16 Hz ~ 22Khz
  3. Distortion (THD): <= 0.01%

Rich accessories:

  1. carrying case;
  2. two-pin adapter for air travel;
  3. 6.3 mm adapter.

Easy to control:

  1. Remote control for volume control, mute option, and control of active noise reduction.