[unfoundnemo]

I would expect a decent performance tire to be quieter and more comfortable than a comparable all-season as it's a softer compound. This also means it will wear quicker.

In the PNW, I would recommend an all-season or winter for late November or so through maybe early March, then a summer performance for the rest of the year. I'm sure you're not as worried about snow performance, but you should worry about cold weather performance. On days below ~50F or so, your stopping distances are going to be considerably increased until the tire gets warmed up.