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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value wireless connectivity and the convenience of built-in controls, the 1More Sonoflow would be the more practical choice, especially if you're seeking quality at a more affordable price. They provide good noise isolation, decent sound quality, and are suitable for a variety of uses including making calls, listening to music, and watching TV. However, if you're looking for the best possible sound experience and have the budget for it, the HifiMan Edition XS with their planar magnetic drivers and exceptional soundstage might be preferable. These open-back headphones are ideal for critical listening and watching videos, but lack wireless capability and built-in controls, and are not the best option for calls or noisy environments due to their open design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2
8.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3
7.4
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.9
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
9.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery.
Cost
$64
$379
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The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $64 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $379.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 1More Sonoflow and HifiMan Edition XS both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| 1More Sonoflow | HifiMan Edition XS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $379 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 421 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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