Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hifly HF805 and Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Hifly HF805 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Hifly HF805 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hifly HF805 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.1 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hifly HF805
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hifly HF805 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 2 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hifly HF805 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.3 1 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 8.2 | Hifly HF805 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Hifly HF805 |
💧 Wet: Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Hifly HF805 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.1 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
☀️ Dry: Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 12.3 for the Hifly HF805.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Hifly HF805 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.2 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
📏 Mileage: Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Hifly HF805.
🔋 Efficiency: Hifly HF805 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Hifly HF805 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.7 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hifly HF805 or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hifly HF805 ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hifly HF805 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hifly HF805 ranks better than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Hifly HF805.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hifly HF805 appears in 2 independent tests, Nexen N Blue HD Plus in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →