SonoFlow HQ51
1MORE
62 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SonoFlow HQ51
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, good sound quality, and impressive battery life at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the comfortable fit and lightweight design, though some note that the ear cushions can cause discomfort during extended wear and the buttons feel a bit cheap. Overall, they are considered a top choice under $100, outperforming many competitors in their price range.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality with LDAC support
- Impressive battery life (up to 100 hours)
- Comfortable and lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions uncomfortable after long use
- Buttons feel cheap and clicky
- Cannot listen while charging
- Transparency mode has occlusion effect
- ANC not as strong as premium models
Value for money 6
Noise cancellation 6
Sound quality 6
Battery life 4
Comfort 5
Build quality 4
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| SonoFlow HQ51 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | QuietMax dual-feed | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge gives you an extra 10 hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
SonoFlow HQ51
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SonoFlow HQ510.855score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
SonoFlow HQ51 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
