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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the 1More Sonoflow and the JBL Live Free NC+, consider that the Sonoflow headphones offer a better overall sound quality and noise isolation, making them suitable for immersive music experiences and air travel. They also boast a much longer battery life, which is perfect for extended use without frequent charging, and they come with a detachable cable. On the other hand, the JBL Live Free NC+ earbuds are more portable and offer better call and meeting audio quality. They also support wireless charging, which adds convenience, and have a higher mic quality. If you exercise often, the JBL's might be the better choice due to their sweatproof feature and better fit for physical activity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- Good for music
Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2
5.8
The 1More Sonoflow is good for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.6
The JBL Live Free NC+ is good for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
8.4
The JBL Live Free NC+ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Battery
40.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$78
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $78 and the JBL Live Free NC+ costs $60.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.0
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Free NC+ are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Free NC+ are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Free NC+ both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the JBL Live Free NC+ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | JBL Live Free NC+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$78 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | March 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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