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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is sound quality, particularly for music, the 1More Sonoflow might be the better choice, though they are more expensive and may not be the best value if you're budget-conscious. On the other hand, the Sony WH-CH520 offer a longer battery life and higher comfort, which can be important for extended listening sessions or when using them for calls and meetings. They also have a superior microphone quality which is crucial if you take a lot of calls. Moreover, if you're into gaming or watch a lot of TV and video, the Sony headphones have better scores in those areas. They are lighter, which could enhance comfort over long periods; however, they may be less suitable for travel given a lower noise isolation quality and the absence of active noise cancelling, unlike the 1More Sonoflow. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- The 1More Sonoflow has no clear advantages over the Sony WH-CH520.
Advantages of the Sony WH-CH520
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.8
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.7
The Sony WH-CH520 is only fair for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
8.0
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
8.2
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
4.6
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
52.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Sony WH-CH520 costs $40.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.2
7.6
The Sony WH-CH520 and 1More Sonoflow are both good for music.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Sony WH-CH520 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| 1More Sonoflow | Sony WH-CH520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 52 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 147.41 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headphonics
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."
Sony WH-CH520
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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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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