1more sonoflow active noise cancelling headphones review

How is the Design and Build Quality of 1More SonoFlow?

1more Sonoflow has a complete plastic body with an Aluminium headband. the reason for using plastic is clear. Makers want to make these pairs lightweight. Protein leather earcups look good quality.

increase in durability might be the reason for using protein leather instead of leather. another possible reason to use protein leather is that leather might get sweatier after using headphones for some time.

The foldable design and hard-shell carrying case in the package makes 1More Sonoflow a perfect pair of headphones for traveling. I would rate them 10 out of 10 for their portability. The carrying case seems durable and looks stylish. considering the price carrying case looks premium.

If you ask me about the build quality, I wouldn't say it looks premium, but the fact is that you rarely get such good build quality in this price range. The plush and soft ear cups also have a good amount of depth, which means your ears do not touch the drivers, and they also provide noise isolation against outside noise.

The headband also has an ample amount of padding, which takes care of comfort. What more do you need when the ear cups and headband are made for long listening sessions? For the design and comfort, I would rate 1More SonoFlow 9 out of 10.

1More Sonoflow has button controls instead of touch controls. Some users complain about the position of the buttons, saying it's a little bit difficult to operate, and I agree with them.

You can use 1More Sonoflow as a wired and wireless. for that reason, they have a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio jack and a USB C charging port for fast charging. a button for ANC and transparency mode and another button with plus and minus symbols for increasing and decreasing the volume.

The headphones do not have sensors that automatically pause the music when you take them off, a feature that premium headphones like Sony XM5 have. However, given the price point of less than $100, I believe this is not a significant issue. Additionally, the box includes a charging cable, a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, and a high-quality hard shell carrying case for the 1More Sonoflow noise-cancelling headphones.

The headphones boast decent build quality, a great portable design, and attractive looks with three colour options available. In summary, these headphones possess all the qualities to compete with some premium models. While I won't claim that they can outperform these premium models, the 1More Sonoflow certainly intensifies the competition.

How is the Sound Performance of 1More SonoFlow?

In short, I would say that 1More SonoFlow sounds as per its price. It has 40mm DLC drivers. DLC means diamond-like carbon drivers. I love these when I listen to bass-heavy music.

It has a powerful bass, natural mids, and bright treble. I am pretty satisfied with the sound quality. the real fun begins when you use them with LDAC codec. One more thing to notice is that wired mode is slightly better when I listen to music critically.

1More app with the 12 EQ presets enhances the listening experience. sadly, you can't customize much with this app. You can choose only between these 12 EQ presets. I would say it's not the best in this area but not bad either. So I would rate 1More SonoFlow 7.5 out of 10.

ANC

Let's talk about the noise-cancelling ability of Sonoflow. It uses QuietMax Hybrid Noise Cancellation technology. It combines hybrid ANC technology with dual-driver sound reproduction technology that not only eliminates noise but also maintains the sound quality.

If you observe many ANC headphones, you will feel the negative effect when turning ON ANC mode but these don't affect audio quality much. I disagree with the claim that they don't affect the sound quality at all but it's not as bad as traditional ANC technology.

while testing on the noise like AC or engine noise, 1More Sonoflow worked decent but for high-frequency noise, it wasn't effective like premium ANC headphones. While testing in windy conditions, these weren't that much effective.

While using a microphone, I feel these aren't ideal for calling. makers said it uses 5 ENC mics for calling but I could hear even very low-frequency noises like the chat of folks near me. it's hard to believe the theory of 5 ENC. Yes, you can go with them for informal telephonic communication but working professionals should try better options.

How is the Connectivity of 1More SonoFlow?

If your mobile device has a 3.5mm audio jack, you can use wired mode to play music. Otherwise, the 5.0 Bluetooth offers stable connectivity and can stay connected up to 30 feet away from your source device. Despite sounding outdated on paper, I haven't encountered any issues with the 5.0 connectivity.

Another surprise feature of these affordable headphones is their ability to connect to two devices simultaneously. This is especially useful for working professionals who want to seamlessly switch between their laptop and phone without disconnecting. It's rare to find this feature in headphones priced below $100.

Additionally, the Sonoflow headphones come with SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio codecs, a luxury usually found in more expensive models by brands like Sony. For example, Sony's XM4 and XM5 models with LDAC support cost two to three times more than the 1More Sonoflow. If you prioritize value for money, the 1More Sonoflow is a great choice.

Overall, I can say that connectivity is the area where 1More Sonoflow performs great with its features like multipoint connection, high-resolution audio codecs, and wired connectivity that gives you an area to breathe when you are out of power. I would rate 1More Sonoflow 9 out of 10 considering the price and features it gives. just an excuse for the older Bluetooth version.

How is the Charging and Battery performance of 1More SonoFlow?

What if I tell you that these less than $100 cans are slightly better than Sony's premium headphones in battery life and charging department? You might not believe me but the massive 70 hours of playtime with ANC off and 50 Hours with ANC on surprise you with the numbers.

honestly, I didn't wait for 70 hours but I kept tracking these for 30 hours of use with the 60% volume level with SBC code and for LDAC it consumes more power. according to 1More, they used AAC codec and 50% volume level while testing but I was testing 1More Sonoflow on Android.

after using these cans for 30 hours, 50% power was still in the bank. so I can say what the makers claim isn't wrong. USB C charging port with fast charging feature gives you 5 hours of charging in just 5 minutes.

to charge 1More Sonoflow it takes 80 minutes. when you have these kinds of solid numbers to claim and such an affordable price there is a reason to try these. What do you need more when you are a frequent traveler looking for solid battery life for long journeys, quick charging, and a foldable design to pack the gears easily in the bag? I am happy to rate 1More SonoFlow 10 out of 10 for battery life and charging.

1More SonoFlow Vs SonoFlow SE

Many of you may confused about buying between 1More SonoFlow and SonoFlow SE. let me tell you that though it's a special edition of SonoFlow, many features are missing which you get in normal SonoFlow. for example, you don't get high-resolution wireless audio in SonoFlow SE which you get in the regular model.

I don't know why 1More introduced a model named "special edition" when nothing seems special. You don't get multiple color options like Black, Blue, and Silver in SonoFlow SE.

You have to choose normal SonoFlow for these colors, otherwise Black is the only option for SonoFlow SE. The biggest difference between SonoFlow and SonoFlow SE is that you can't use Sonoflow SE with wired mode.

At the same time, both options are available in the regular Sonoflow model. The carrying case you get with the regular SonoFlow isn't available with SonoFlow SE.