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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless connectivity and the ability to use headphones for a variety of activities including exercise, the 1More Sonoflow is the better choice with its sweatproof certification and longer battery life; however, they're more expensive. On the other hand, if you seek superior sound quality for music and calls, along with a lightweight option at a budget-friendly price, the Moondrop Chu excels in these areas but lacks wireless capability. Neither option is tailored for gaming or watching TV due to noticeable latency issues, which may disrupt syncing of audio with visuals. The 1More also features active noise cancelling for better sound isolation, which the Moondrop Chu does not offer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and 1More Sonoflow are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.3
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Moondrop Chu is 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 Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$22
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 1More Sonoflow and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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
Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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