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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and are okay with a higher price, the 1More Triple Driver is a strong contender; it excels in comfort and has a better build, with good controls and a microphone. However, if you're on a budget, the Sony MDREX15AP earbuds offer very good comfort and excellent performance for TV and video, at a lower cost. Note, neither option supports wireless audio, but if watching videos or gaming is important to you, you might prefer the Sony due to lower latency. Neither pair has active noise cancelling, so they may not be ideal for noisy environments like air travel. If calls and meetings are a priority though, the 1More Triple Driver might be better despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
Very good for music
Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
8.5/10
6.7/10
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
3.5/10
The 1More Triple Driver and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the 1More Triple Driver is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
9.3/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the 1More Triple Driver is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
7.0/10
The Sony MDREX15AP is good for noise reduction, while the 1More Triple Driver is only fair.
Cost
$50
$20
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $50 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
"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."
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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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