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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Triple Driver earbuds offer a solid overall sound quality and superior comfort, which is excellent for extended listening sessions. They also have a built-in microphone with a decent quality for calls. On the other hand, the Etymotic ER2SE earbuds deliver outstanding sound quality and superior noise isolation, making them great for immersive music experiences and environments where you need to block out external sound. However, they might be less comfortable over long periods due to a deeper insertion into the ear canal. Neither option supports wireless connectivity, but both are highly portable. If you prioritize comfort and call quality during use, the 1More may suit you better, whereas if sound quality and noise isolation are your top considerations, the Etymotic ER2SE could be the right choice, despite being somewhat more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
Very good for music
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9/10
8.8/10
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the 1More Triple Driver is good.
Gaming
8.5/10
6.2/10
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
7.6/10
The Etymotic ER2SE is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Triple Driver is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
9.1/10
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the 1More Triple Driver is only fair.
Cost
$55
$89
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $55 and the Etymotic ER2SE costs $89.
Build Quality
8.3/10
9.0/10
The Etymotic ER2SE has excellent build quality, while the 1More Triple Driver has very good build quality.
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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