Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus and Syron Everest 2 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Syron Everest 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 63/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Syron Everest 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Syron Everest 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 18.4 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | 63.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Syron Everest 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Syron Everest 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 31.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Avg rank 30.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Syron Everest 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Syron Everest 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 | Avg rank 16.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 16.0 1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 24.0 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
💧 Wet: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 31.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
☀️ Dry: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 30.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
❄️ Snow: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Syron Everest 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🧊 Ice: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Syron Everest 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 16.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
📏 Mileage: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to 16.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen N Blue HD Plus vs Syron Everest 2
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 24.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen N Blue HD Plus or Syron Everest 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks higher on average than the Syron Everest 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Syron Everest 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus ranks better than the Syron Everest 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen N Blue HD Plus shows better mileage performance than the Syron Everest 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen N Blue HD Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Syron Everest 2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →