1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro vs Samsung Level U Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 67. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro - Good overall at around $46.

Neckband

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro leads on 5 of 6 measures.

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro
Samsung Level U Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

6.7

Noise cancelling

5.6

3.8

Battery

7.2

4.7

Calls

8.2

4.0

Price (USD)

$46

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro (2021) against Samsung Level U Pro (2016). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro brings Bluetooth 5.0 against 4.1 and Top codec LDAC against aptX Adaptive, while the Samsung Level U Pro answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Dual Driver ANC Pro20215 yr newer
Level U Pro2016

What differsDual Driver ANC ProLevel U Pro

Bluetooth: 5.0; 4.1
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Adaptive
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
USB-C: Yes; No
Water resistance: IPX5; Not rated

Specifications

Dual Driver ANC ProLevel U Pro

Type: Neckband; Neckband
Price (USD): $46; $46
HearWiki score: 67; 54
Released: 2021; 2016
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; hybrid
Driver type: hybrid; hybrid
Driver size: 13.6 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 2; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 90 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.0; 4.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Battery life: 20 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 15 h; 9 h
Quick charge: 10 min → 3 h; -
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; No
Companion app: -; No
Custom EQ: -; No
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; S Voice
Weight: 44.6 g; 45.7 g
Water resistance: IPX5; none
USB-C: Yes; No
Model code: EHD9001BA; -
Microphones: 4; 2

Specification comparison of 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro vs Samsung Level U Pro
Spec	1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro	Samsung Level U Pro
Type	Neckband	Neckband
Price (USD)	$46	$46
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	54 / 100 Average
Released	2021	2016
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	hybrid
Driver type	hybrid	hybrid
Driver size	13.6 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	2	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	90 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	4.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Battery
Battery life	20 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	15 h	9 h
Quick charge	10 min → 3 h	-
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	No
Companion app	-	No
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	S Voice
Design
Weight	44.6 g	45.7 g
Water resistance	IPX5	none
USB-C	Yes	No
Model code	EHD9001BA	-
Calls
Microphones	4	2

What reviewers said

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro

The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro is a comfortable neckband-style earphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a dual-driver setup for balanced, warm sound. It offers solid battery life, LDAC support, and an IPX5 rating, making it a feature-rich choice at an affordable price. While ANC is effective for low-frequency noise, higher-pitched sounds may still pass through.

Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
Pro:Warm, balanced tuning with dual drivers
Pro:Good battery life, especially with ANC off

Con:ANC lets some high-frequency noise through
Con:Sound signature shifts when ANC is toggled
Con:No multipoint connection

Samsung Level U Pro

The Samsung Level U Pro is a neckband-style wireless headphone that balances solid everyday performance with adaptive noise cancellation and a hybrid driver setup. It offers a versatile codec selection, including aptX variants and Samsung's proprietary HD codec, plus multipoint connectivity for juggling devices. While its 9-hour battery life is adequate and audio quality impresses when worn correctly, the collar form factor and weaker noise isolation in loud settings may limit its appeal for some users.

Pro:Strong codec support including aptX HD and low latency
Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation helps reduce ambient noise
Pro:Comfortable neckband design with clear mids and treble

Con:Neckband design can cause usability issues during movement
Con:Isolation is less effective in very noisy environments
Con:No water resistance despite some claims

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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