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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow has wireless capability and supports LDAC for high-resolution audio streaming, which is great for listening to music on smartphones, especially Androids; however, they lack gaming features like low latency or virtual surround sound. Consider your primary use—high-res wireless music listening or gaming and clear communication—to make your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
7.7/10
The HyperX Cloud II and 1More Sonoflow are both good for music, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.3/10
8.6/10
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
7.5/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
7.0/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.6/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.0/10
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$64
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.5/10
10.0/10
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class 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."
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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