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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major factor, you may lean towards the 1More Sonoflow, as they offer good sound quality and comfort at a lower price point compared to the Sony WH-1000XM5. However, if active noise cancellation and advanced features such as touch controls, app support with equalizer settings, and superior call quality are important to you, the Sony WH-1000XM5 may justify the extra cost. They are also known for being top-tier in terms of noise cancellation technology. Keep in mind that the Sonys may offer a more premium build quality and potentially better long-term durability. Consider how you prioritize each of these aspects to make the best choice for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- The 1More Sonoflow has no clear advantages over the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.2
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for phone calls, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the 1More Sonoflow is very good.
Cost
$100
$398
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The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.6
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.0
The 1More Sonoflow and Sony WH-1000XM5 are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.7
5.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
40.0 Hours
40.3 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and 1More Sonoflow both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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