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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're concerned with cost and want good overall sound quality, the 1More Sonoflow headphones are a wallet-friendly option and they offer the advantage of both wireless and wired connectivity, making them versatile for different situations. They also support a lossless codec, which is great for high-quality audio streaming, and active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience, especially beneficial during air travel. However, if you need something lightweight, sweatproof, and more suited for exercise or you prefer the convenience of earbuds, the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds may justify their higher price. These are also more compact and offer a smart charging case with innovative controls. Additionally, the JBL earbuds are optimized for both Android and Apple devices and come with features like ear detection, which the 1More Sonoflow lacks. Consider the 1More Sonoflow for a more affordable, high-quality audio experience at home or while traveling, and the JBL Live Beam 3 for advanced features, portability, and exercise use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- The 1More Sonoflow has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Beam 3.
Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.2
7.8
The JBL Live Beam 3 and 1More Sonoflow are both good for music, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
Battery
40.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$216
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The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $64 and the JBL Live Beam 3 costs $216.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The JBL Live Beam 3 and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.2
The JBL Live Beam 3 and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers 1More Sonoflow to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Beam 3 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Beam 3 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 1More Sonoflow and JBL Live Beam 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the JBL Live Beam 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Sonoflow | JBL Live Beam 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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