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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow offers active noise canceling which is great for noisy environments and air travel, and they have a long battery life, making them suitable for extended use without recharging. They are wireless with a detachable cable, have a foldable design for portability, and include app support for customization. However, if you prefer a more open soundstage, the Koss Porta Pro with its open-back design might suit you better, but it lacks a microphone, controls, app support, and active noise canceling. The Porta Pro is also lighter, but it's less versatile as it's wired and not suitable for exercise or noisy environments. Choose the Sonoflow for a feature-rich, modern set with ANC and wireless capabilities, consider the Porta Pro for a budget-friendly, classic design with a more natural sound experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
8.2/10
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.4/10
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
4.3/10
The 1More Sonoflow and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Sonoflow is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
6.8/10
The Koss Porta Pro and 1More Sonoflow are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Koss Porta Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.6/10
The Koss Porta Pro is 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 Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $40.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair 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."
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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