Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus and Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 6 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 Nereus NS805 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It takes the win in 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Nereus NS805 Plus 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nereus NS805 Plus | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nereus NS805 Plus
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nereus NS805 Plus | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 8.2 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
💧 Wet: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 10.1 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
☀️ Dry: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.4 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
❄️ Snow: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🧊 Ice: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.2 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
📏 Mileage: Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus 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, Nereus NS805 Plus or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nereus NS805 Plus ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nereus NS805 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nereus NS805 Plus appears in 1 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 →