I would not be surprised if they are quieter.
I was able to compare the RE050 to the Continental DWS when both were brand new, since the dealer replaced the tires before I bought the car, and a couple of months later I put on the Continentals to deal with the cold weather/light snow.
I am not sure how much ride difference it made, but the Continentals are definitely quieter than the RE050 tires. Since I am driving in cold/icy/wet conditions a lot, and I was taking it easy when I first got the car, I can't say how the handling compares.
But tires can definitely make a big difference in droning noise at cruise. Now, pebble/dirt/sand noise is just as bad with either.
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