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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow has the convenience of both wireless and wired connectivity, which includes a long battery life for extended use without recharging, ideal for active users or those who travel frequently, along with built-in controls for easy adjustments on the go. However, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II provides superior sound quality and better soundstage, making them more suitable for critical listening and those who prioritize audio fidelity above other features, but they lack wireless capabilities and are built exclusively for wired use. If you're budget-conscious and need versatility including moderate exercise use, the 1More Sonoflow could be your pick, while for an audiophile experience and you don't mind the extra cost, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the 1More Sonoflow is good.
Gaming
5.3
6.7
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair for gaming, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.9
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
8.8
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is very good for TV and video, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair.
Battery
40.0 Hours
N/A
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II does not have a battery.
Cost
$64
$999
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $64 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II has excellent build quality, while the 1More Sonoflow has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and 1More Sonoflow are both poor for phone calls.
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How the 1More Sonoflow and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| 1More Sonoflow | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 267.6 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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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 Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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