It’s the age-old question do you prefer headphones or do you prefer earbuds? Headphones have been around for longer, earbuds are the newest kid on the block, but which would you choose?
Our writer, Rachel McAlley and her fiancé have been testing one brand, so that the same quality is guaranteed. For example both the headphones and earbuds are wireless, and they are both noise cancelling. Here are the results for Wireless Headphones vs Wireless Earbuds. For options like replacement AirPods, explore Recell Exchange for guaranteed quality parts.
1MORE is a professional audio brand that gives consumers high-end audio solutions with studio quality sound. Furthermore 1MORE produces designs that are both delicate and have great build quality. We chose the SonoFlow Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones and the Aero True Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds to go head to head.
Now, this isn’t as simple as you think because so many aspects go into choosing the right headphones or earbuds. The main reason for wearing either is so that you can hear the audio clearly and without distraction. Whether you’re listening to music, a podcast, an audio book, the TV or radio, having perfect audio is the sole reason for your headphones or earbuds.
Grammy Award-winning Sound Engineer Luca Bignardi tunes all of 1MORE’s products so that they showcase a precise representation of the artist’s intended sound.
However, there is also the need for the product to be carried with ease, to fit into pockets or bags, and for them not to take up much space. This can instantly determine whether you choose earbuds over headphones due to their size. Conversely, if you don’t intend to carry the headphone case, they are easily transported around your neck. Regardless of this, the dilemmas keep on coming!
For the purpose of our write-up let’s get to grips with finding out more about the chosen headphones and earbuds.
1MORE SonoFlow Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (£89.99)
High-Res Audio and LDAC Codec
40mm DLC Dynamic Driver
12 Studio-Grade EQ Presets
QuietMax Hybrid Noise Cancellation
Transparency Mode
5 ENC Mics for Calls
70 Hours of Ultra-Long Playtime
5 Minutes Fast Charge = 5 Hours of Playtime
Wireless / Wired Mode Support
Inside The Box
1 x Pair Headphones
1 x Carrying Case
1 x Type-C Charging Cable
1 x Audio Cable (2.5mm to 3.5mm)
Warranty Card
User Guide
Experience more vivid, breathtaking sound than ever before with the 1MORE SonoFlow Headphones. Boasting a 40mm driver with DLC (diamond-like-carbon) composite diaphragm and soft PET film. In addition, the headphones produce rhythmic bass, warm mids, and crisp highs while offering an ultra-wide frequency response range.
1MORE Aero True Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds (£99.99)
Spatial Audio
Smart Loudness Technology
Superior Sound
12 Studio-Grade EGs from Sonarworks
Wide Frequency Active Noise Cancellation
Transparency Mode
6 Microphones for Enhanced Call Clarity
28 Hours Total Battery Life
Qi Wireless Charging
Head Tracking Technology
Inside The Box
1 x Pair Earbuds
4 x Pairs Silicone Ear Tips
1 x Charging Case
1 x Type-C Charging Cable
User Guide
1MORE Aero utilises Smart Loudness technology from Sonarworks to automatically compensate for the missing details in low and high frequencies. This is so you can appreciate every detail in your favourite song even at lower volumes, from the fullest bass to the clearest treble.
With all this in mind, wearing headphones or earbuds is entirely at the choice of the wearer. We took the 1MORE headphones and earbuds on holiday for 1-week to road test. Both sharing time equally with the products so that we could determine our personal favourites.
In conclusion, and for the sake of argument here are our own personal preferences. The headphones came out on top for me due to comfort on the ears, and the sound quality. However my partner opted for the earbuds. Equally important his reasons were the sound quality, ease of transporting the buds, and the style. Nonetheless, there’s no winner or loser in the headphones versus earbuds saga, it’s all down to what the wearer prefers.
Check out 1MORE for details on both the SonoFlow Headphones and Aero Earbuds.
1MORE Wireless Headphones vs 1MORE Wireless Earbuds – words by Rachel McAlley
