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1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro vs Samsung Level U2: 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.

Score breakdown

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

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro leads on 4 of 6 measures.

  • 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro
  • Samsung Level U2
HearWiki score
67
54
Sound
7.4
5.4
Noise cancelling
5.6
-
Battery
7.2
7.3
Calls
8.2
5.7
Price (USD)
$46
$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?

New platform

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro (2021) against Samsung Level U2 (2020). The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Dual Driver ANC Pro20211 yr newer
  • Level U22020
What differsDual Driver ANC ProLevel U2

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX2

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.

Specifications

Dual Driver ANC ProLevel U2
Type
Neckband
Neckband
Price (USD)
$46
$46
HearWiki score
67
54
Released
2021
2020
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
13.6 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
84.3 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
20 h
18 h
Battery life (ANC on)
15 h
-
Quick charge
10 min → 3 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
44.6 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX2
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
EHD9001BA
EO-B3300
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 U2

The Samsung Level U2 is a lightweight neckband-style wireless earphone designed for everyday listening and calls. It offers a long 18-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, secure fit. With no active noise cancellation, it relies on passive isolation, but its IPX2 rating makes it suitable for light workouts or splashes.

  • Pro:Long 18-hour battery life
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 for easy device switching
  • Pro:Lightweight neckband design at 41.5g
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:Low sensitivity (84.3 dB/mW) may require higher volume

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

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