1MORE SonoFlow Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Headphones with LDAC for Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 70H Playtime, Clear Calls, Preset EQ Via App

As a disclaimer, I am not an audiophile and this is the first set of expensive, 'real' headphones I've purchases seeking better sound quality and comfort. Prior to this, I have only ever used the headphones which come free with my phone (yes, really) or very low quality wireless buds. Before purchasing the 1More SonoFlow I owned the JBL 510, and Sony CH520. The JBL were quite poor comfort and longevity wise, and whilst the Sony had great audio and good comfort, I fancied getting something with a bit more 'oomph'.I bought these headphones in the black friday sale so keep that in mind too.Pros:- Incredibly comfortable, I mean like, seriously, it's like wearing a cloud on your head. Both the ear cups and headband padding are superb. The headset isn't heavy but the only thing I could say is, depending on the weather and conditions it may get a bit warm (but not uncomfortable). I have medium sized ears and the whole cup covers me whole ear, there's no pressing whatsoever but still a decent level of soft clamping (not pressing into your head) - what what's it's worth I am a bald man and find these incredibly comfortable on my skin. Also, SUPER IMPORTANT:These are EXCELLENT headphones if you wear GLASSES. Over head ear phones often cause me pain/discomfort and indents on the sides of my head, not with the 1More. There is no pressure being put against my ears or glasses.- Look incredibly stylish, great colours! And look great when wearing too. Some headphones in this price range just look awful. Also, the folding hinges is great.- I have no prior experience with ANC headphones so you will have to look for opinions elsewhere, what I can say is that it does indeed work however there does seem to still be some sound seeping through depending on the environment. I'm not sure what is to be expected so if ANC is very important for you, do some additional research. For this price range the general consensus is the 1More SonoFlow does a good job. [UPDATE 1/12/23]: after using ANC in varied environments I can confirm it is OK at taking the edge off noise around you. You can still hear things but they are a lot more 'muffled'. I'm not sure if the ANC is a 'true' feature or just tacked on at this point, as I can still hear a fair bit of noise.[UPDATE 05/12/23]: After some time testing out ANC, and corroborating other opinions I've read, I can confirm ANC is working as it should. I thought at first it was initially underwhelming or just not working properly, but for the price range it does a good job of muffling lower frequency noises like train/bus sounds. It's not meant to completely block out sound as I assumed. I don't tend to use ANC for longer periods, around 15-30 mins max.- Sound quality is very good, I can evidently see the jump up in quality from my previous headphones. The sound is not knock your socks off amazing on first listen, it's not flat but somewhat neutral as default, let me explain - the sound is very warm (deep, lower frequency tones) and the higher frequencies are not sharp or distorted. The built in EQ presents do a decent job of diversifying the sound. I think this is a nice default sound tuning which won't put many people off. [UPDATE 1/12/23]: after some time for my ears to adjust, I can confirm the balancing is quite good as default. The default studio EQ is quite good but I've noticed at the lowest volume the treble and higher frequencies seem to clash a bit. But even just putting it up one notch resolves this.[UPDATE 05/12/23]: After spending more time with the default studio setting, and trying various audio, I can say these are very well tuned headphones. The default sound quality is actually better than I originally realised. Of course it depends on the mastering of the audio you're listening to, but as standard the signature sound on these headphones is very well balanced. Nothing seems to override anything else, there is no muddying of the lower end frequencies and higher end are not 'sharp' or 'grating'.- Comes with a case and wired cord! However the connection is 2.5mm to 3.5mm.- Incredible battery life and fast charging.Mixed (your mileage may vary on these points):- The app: yes it's great to have an app, but the UI/UX design is a bit dated and doesn't feel fluid, also, the manual equaliser at the time of writing only goes 3db either way, which is a shame as Sony's app for their headphones seems to offer a greater range of adjustment. Also, as of now it seems you can only save 3 manual EQ presets. On the flip side the actual UI of the equaliser is easy to use and pleasant to look at.- Build quality. The 1More SonoFlow look gorgeous, and incredibly comfortable, when on your hear they feel firm in place with no wobble (albeit these will NOT be suitable for very physical activity), and the headband adjuster feels solid. The actual materials can feel a bit plasticky, and also the plastic, specifically on the right arm band creaks a little bit with stretch to put the headphones on and off. At first this really bugged me and I kept squeezing the right arm, it felt almost... hollow? or just, creaky. It could just be mine, either way, in practice day to use use it does not become a real bother, and there is no noticeable creaks or noise when on my head or adjusting them.- UX Sound Interaction: What I mean by this is the sound queues when operating the headphones. When you turn the headset on, it will repeat the battery level twice for some reason, slightly annoying. The start up and shut down jingle is uh, not utterly awful but not very elegant. There's a jingle when changing the ANC mode, which doesn't stop what you are listening to but the jingle seems to last about 0.5 seconds too long, feeling a bit intrusive.- ANC increases the lower end frequencies/bass to help compensate the noise cancellation.Subjective:There is very minimal 'clamping'. As someone with glasses who prefer a looser fit, I am happy with this. If however you have a smaller head/ears, or want to be physical (e.g. running or dynamic gym exercises) these may not be the right headset for you.- 2.5 - 3.5 wired connection- When using the headset wired, the frequency response curve seems to change quite significantly on the lower end frequencies. Check out the SoundGuys review for this headset to check graph readings.Cons:- The only real cons I can think of is the buttons. They're actually quite tactile enough and easy to feel, but there's a few odd things, first is the placement. The power/pause button is located on the right side earphone placed at the front facing forward, but is also positioned quite low. It's not very natural feeling and I need to fumble a bit before I find it. The ANC button is on the right side facing the back and positioned higher, which my thumb naturally lands on! So, that would've been better. I guess 1More really want you to use the ANC features often eh!The volume up and down buttons are fine and tactile, and there is minimal delay for the presses to register. The only this is, the (-) button long press is the next track button, and the (+) is the previous track button. On most other headsets, it's quite naturally the other way around. Would be cool if a software update allows us to customise this.All in all I'm really happy with the 1More Sonoflow, as someone who wanted to get into the world of higher quality headsets, this is unbeatable value for money. There are similar headsets in this price range so be sure to do your research first to compare the most important qualities for you. But I will say these are a very strong contender and once again I am SO happy to have picked 1More in a world of Sony and JBL.

Good quality sound and the construction is pretty strong for the price of the headphones. They are comfortable to wear for long periods. I had some initial difficulties with the headphones playing music, but had realised that this was due to the manufacturers music software app on my phone not syncing properly with the headphones. The headphones worked without problems once i discarded using the app. (Not sure if the app has improved since this, I haven't tried it again.) Active noise cancellation is good for the price point of the headphones.

Battery life is fantastic, lasts my whole work week including gaming in the evenings. It charges very quickly, so if I let it run down it only takes 5 minutes or so connected to the power to get me through a few hours.Good feedback for when it is turning on/off and when on low battery.Sound quality is fantastic for the price. They might not please audiophiles, but for an average person seeking above average sound quality around this price point I would recommend them.I have had issue with headphones/headsets causing discomfort in the past, but I wear these almost non stop for 12 hours on occasion and have no complaints. I have very big ears and a big head, but these manage to fit comfortably without being too tight or loose.The mobile app is easy to use and works well for changing the equaliser and noise cancelling settingsI don't really use the built in microphone (opting for a standalone microphone instead), but from my limited usage it is absolutely adequate for online calls, I can't really commend it beyond that.One complaint is when I have connected it to two devices at the same time I don't seem to be able to listen to both, but this could be an issue on my end or even user error.And finally there is no light indicator on the device to show that it is powered on, certainly not a deal breaker but seems like something easy to add that they missed out on (there is a light while charging)--Update: after a year of constant use, many hours almost every day - one of the pads has torn (see photo). Doesn't seem to be causing an issue wearing them at the moment, I'll update the review again if they fall apart!

Great noise cancelling. Easy to setup and use. Comfortable to wear for long periods. Phone app is useful for equaliser and sound modes.

The headphones are very comfortable over long term use with fantastic battery life to boot. The noise cancelling does a good job on the low end rumbles such as on buses and plane. They don't block out as much of the higher end sounds as the passive noise cancelling isn't the best but at their current price, I'm very happy with its performance in this regard, definitely much better than headphones without ANC.In terms of sound, I do find the standard preset slightly too flat for my taste. Once I opted for the Classical preset, it really brought out more of the higher end and improved the emphasis on the low end, perfect for those that prefer a more coloured tuning. I would recommend listening with ANC on as that brings a more of the low end to life. The LDAC support is also great for those that listen to higher bitrate tunes.The only gripe would be that the headphones can't be powered when using a wired connection, so it may not be ideal for watching movies on a plane infotainment system with the included cable. It is still serviceable in this situation but of course you will just get more plane noise. The other good news is that they still sound reasonably good when wired, perhaps not to the level when they are powered but they will be very usable long after the battery dies.Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others that want a more budget oriented ANC headphone option.