Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 and Nokian PowerProof appear in 18 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 Nokian Hakka Black 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian PowerProof performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 17 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 Nokian Hakka Black 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian PowerProof still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakka Black 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakka Black 3 | Nokian PowerProof |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 17 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.8 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakka Black 3
Nokian PowerProof
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakka Black 3 | Nokian PowerProof | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Avg rank 6.0 219 | Nokian Hakka Black 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 5.9 61 | Nokian Hakka Black 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.0 111 | Avg rank 6.8 234 | Nokian Hakka Black 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 16.3 | Nokian PowerProof |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian PowerProof |
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof
The Nokian Hakka Black 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian PowerProof.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof
The Nokian Hakka Black 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian PowerProof.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof
The Nokian Hakka Black 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.8 for the Nokian PowerProof.
📏 Mileage: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof
The Nokian PowerProof wins this category with an average rank of 16.3, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakka Black 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs Nokian PowerProof
The Nokian PowerProof wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakka Black 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakka Black 3 or Nokian PowerProof?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian PowerProof.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakka Black 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian PowerProof across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakka Black 3 ranks better than the Nokian PowerProof.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian PowerProof shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Hakka Black 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakka Black 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian PowerProof in 17.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →