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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow is a versatile option, offering both wireless and wired connectivity, with active noise cancelling to help block out ambient sound, better for air travel and more portable due to its foldable design. If battery life is crucial, the Sonoflow offers a substantial 40-hour battery life, a built-in mic for calls, and it supports high-quality LDAC Bluetooth codec. On the other hand, the Audio Technica ATH M30X scores slightly higher in overall sound quality and soundstage, which could enhance the experience for critical listening and provide a more immersive feeling, but it lacks a built-in mic and wireless capabilities. It's also less suitable for exercise and less portable since it doesn’t fold. Choose the Sonoflow for noise cancellation, wireless use, and a foldable form, and the ATH M30X for a slightly better sound quality in wired mode without active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.3/10
6.6/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
4.3/10
The 1More Sonoflow and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Sonoflow is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
6.9/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and 1More Sonoflow are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Audio Technica ATH M30X is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.9/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.0/10
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$89
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Audio Technica ATH M30X costs $89.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
"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."
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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