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1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51 vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
80
85
Sound
7.9
8.3
Noise cancelling
7.5
7.8
Battery
9.7
9.5
Calls
6.9
7.7
Value
9.5
9.6
Price (USD)
$100
$130

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

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against 1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51 (2025). The Earfun Wave Pro X is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • SonoFlow Pro HQ512025
  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
What differsSonoFlow Pro HQ51Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
LDAC
aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

SonoFlow Pro HQ51Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$100
$130
HearWiki score
80
85
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
LDAC
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
100 h
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
65 h
50 h
Full charge time
80 min
120 min
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
246 g
259 g
Water resistance
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
protein-leather
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Microphones
1
8
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51

The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro HQ51 is a wireless over-ear headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and support for LDAC high-resolution audio. Its lightweight 246-gram build and 40 mm dynamic drivers aim to deliver clear, bass-forward sound at an approachable price point.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 100 hours (ANC off)
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode for versatile listening
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:Build quality may not feel premium
  • Con:Limited to a single microphone for calls
  • Con:No water resistance rating

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

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

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