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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow is more affordable and offers a closed-back design, wireless and wired connectivity, decent overall sound quality, and is relatively portable with good battery life, making it suitable for casual listening and use while exercising. Conversely, the Audeze Maxwell might cost more but provides superior sound quality, excellent comfort, better call quality, active noise cancelling, and superb scores for gaming and TV/video, with the tradeoff of being heavier and less portable. If cost is a concern and you need good all-around headphones, the 1Mores are practical; if you prioritize audio fidelity and feature set for home use, the Audeze Maxwells are the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- The 1More Sonoflow has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2
8.4
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.7
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
9.4
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
8.9
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
40.0 Hours
78.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$299
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Audeze Maxwell costs $299.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Audeze Maxwell compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | Audeze Maxwell |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Audeze | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 78 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 498.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Michael | January 2023
"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."
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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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.
About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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