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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow has better overall sound quality, which will enhance your music listening experience, and superior noise isolation, which is useful for commuting or being in noisy environments. They also offer high-quality codecs like LDAC for better audio transmission. Meanwhile, the Soundcore Life Q20 provides a more balanced soundstage which could be preferable for movies and gaming, and it is rated slightly better for comfort. If you make a lot of calls, the Life Q20 has a higher mic quality score, which could be beneficial. Both models offer active noise cancelling, detachable cables, and foldable designs for portability, but if long battery life is crucial, the Sonoflow lasts longer on a single charge. Consider your priorities in sound quality, mic performance, comfort, and battery life when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- The 1More Sonoflow has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q20.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The 1More Sonoflow is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$60
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
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Key similarities
Music
7.2
7.0
The 1More Sonoflow and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.2
The 1More Sonoflow and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.9
The 1More Sonoflow and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.7
5.3
The 1More Sonoflow and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and 1More Sonoflow are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The 1More Sonoflow and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 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 | 258.5 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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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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