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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and a more discrete earbud design, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is the better choice, as they have higher microphone quality and a more compact size. They also support low latency mode, which is beneficial for gaming and watching videos. However, if you prefer over-ear headphones with better noise isolation and longer battery life for activities such as air travel, then the 1More Sonoflow is more suitable. The Sonoflow also supports LDAC, a lossless codec, which can enhance the listening experience for those with compatible devices. Both options provide good sound quality and are similarly priced. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Good for music
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
6.1/10
The 1More Sonoflow is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
5.3/10
8.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
8.6/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
8.4/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick 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 "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the 1More Sonoflow has very 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."
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
Get a great deal on the 1More Sonoflow or the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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.
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