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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow offers a comfortable wireless experience and good sound quality, suitable if you prefer convenience and the ability to move freely without a cable. Since it's usually less expensive than the Beats EP, it's also the more budget-friendly option. The Beats EP, on the other hand, delivers strong audio performance with a wired connection, which could make them a better choice if you prioritize a constant, stable connection and potentially higher audio fidelity. However, keep in mind that with a wired design, you'll lose the mobility and convenience that wireless earbuds provide. Additionally, if you have a phone without a headphone jack, you'll need an adapter for the Beats EP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.2
8.1
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3
6.3
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.2
The 1More Sonoflow and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Sonoflow is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.8
The Beats EP and 1More Sonoflow are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beats EP is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.7
7.6
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Beats EP does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
Cost
$100
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Beats EP costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The 1More Sonoflow and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Beats EP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | Beats EP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 226.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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1More Sonoflow
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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."
Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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