Large-scale sound ; Powerful and deep bass ; Long battery life

Only moderately effective active noise cancellation ; Mid-bass limits separation a little

The NS1100 Air are a good vehicle for Nocs’s return to earphones. Their sound is lush and smooth, the bass is deep and confident. The signature is more mass market than audiophile, but the main drawback is you can get more effective active noise...

Versatile soundstage ; Better ANC than some premium rivals ; Clean and chic design ; Reliable battery life

Lacks extra features ; No multipoint technology or wireless charging ; Pairing process is annoying

The Nocs NS1100 Air won’t disappoint on the audio or ANC front, but it could benefit from more features.