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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow is more affordable and offers a closed-back design, which means better noise isolation, making it suitable for commuting or office use. It also has wireless functionality with a long battery life, convenient for on-the-go use, and supports a high-quality LDAC codec for better sound over Bluetooth, plus it's equipped with a microphone for calls. On the other hand, the AKG K712 Pro, while more expensive, delivers superior sound quality and a more expansive soundstage due to its open-back design, which is ideal for critical listening in quiet environments. The K712 Pro, however, lacks wireless connectivity and a microphone, so it's not as versatile for calls or mobile use. If you prioritize better noise isolation, wireless convenience, and need to use them for calls, go with the 1More Sonoflow. If sound quality and a wide soundstage for an immersive audio experience are your top priorities and you mostly listen in quiet areas, then the AKG K712 Pro could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
7.7/10
The AKG K712 Pro and 1More Sonoflow are both good for music, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.3/10
7.0/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
7.8/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7/10
8.4/10
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$659
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The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $80 and the AKG K712 Pro costs $659.
"The SonoFlow is cheap and fun, without going too far into being overly warm or annoyingly grating, or sharp sounding. The ANC features are lovely with strong app integration and excellent battery life."
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
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