Closer Examination, Build Quality and Comfort

In terms of size, the 1MORE True Wireless ANC are one of the bulkiest TWS headphones on the market. The earpieces will obviously stick out of your ears; if you're after a pair of very discrete TWS headphones, you should definitely look elsewhere. Probably the best pair of exceptionally compact TWS headphones I had a chance of trying out are the Samsung Galaxy Buds (their sound is tailored by AKG). Having the earpieces clearly visible has its advantages—people around you will notice you're wearing headphones and won't try to engage you in conversation. This avoids many awkward situations I found myself in when using the aforementioned Galaxy Buds. I'd be walking my dog and have strangers randomly ask or comment on something about her only to confusingly stare at me, wondering why I completely ignored them because they wouldn't notice the headphones. This never happened with the 1MORE True Wireless ANC or some of the larger TWS headphones I have tested.


The earpieces are encased in high-quality plastic. They have a subtle texture underneath their surface and two red microphone grilles for a bit of flashiness. Different parts of the earpieces are flawlessly connected to each other, and the materials feel luxurious. The overall build quality of these headphones is fantastic.


The 1MORE True Wireless ANC headphones combine touch and physical controls. Touch controls, accessed by double tapping on the outer side of either earpiece, are used to switch between four available operating modes. Firstly, there's ANC (Active Noise Canceling) mode, which can be set to one of two levels of "strength". "Mode 1 ANC" is the stronger of the two and supposed to be used in situations where you need the strongest available level of ANC; i.e., when flying. "Mode 2 ANC" is more suited towards regular, everyday public transport, busy offices, and such. Then there's Pass-through mode, where the built-in microphones are used to make you completely aware of your surroundings by picking up environmental sounds and reproducing them through the headphones in real time. This is a great feature to have when running or cycling. Finally, there's Regular mode, where both ANC and Pass-through are turned off. That's the mode you'll probably use the most, so it's good to know that the headphones always start in the mode they were last left in.


As for the physical controls, they're implemented via a small but practical button cleverly placed on top of each earpiece. This way, you can use the buttons without violently pushing the earpieces deeper into your respective ear canal, which would be the case if it were positioned somewhere else. The buttons are used to adjust the volume (one click), skip tracks (hold), play/pause, and answer/end phone calls (double click), as well as activate the voice assistant (triple click). Both Apple Siri and Google Assistant are supported by the 1MORE True Wireless ANC. Another way to pause music? Simply pull either earpiece out of your ear. After putting it back in, the playback resumes. This functionality is made possible by dedicated IR sensors.


The sound tubes are oval in shape and quite large, which comes as no surprise considering 10-mm dynamic speaker drivers are hiding behind them, combined with a pair of balanced armatures. The tubes can be covered in a wide selection of supplied silicone ear tips in two shapes (triangular and circular) and four sizes (XS, S, M, and L). 1MORE also provides three pairs of silicone O-hooks (S, M, and L) and one pair of silicone bullhorn hooks (XL)—all of these work as additional stabilizers and make it next to impossible to have the headphones fall out. The bullhorn hooks are a terrific addition to the pack—they fit my ears perfectly, making the headphones exceptionally stable, and the silicone is so soft you soon forget it's even there. The aforementioned fine selection of ear tips and stabilizers makes the 1MORE True Wireless ANC headphones really comfortable to wear, mitigating any potential issues that could be due to their size.


On the inner side of both earpieces are two magnetic connectors used for charging the batteries. You simply drop the earpieces into the supplied charging cradle—the connectors automatically align with their respective pins, and the earpieces securely snap into their places.


The supplied charging cradle/carrying case is made out of metal and does a great job of rounding up that overall great feeling of luxury and high build quality. It's equipped with a 410 mAh battery and can as such be used for three full charges (there's a 55 mAh battery in each earpiece). If you're new to the world of TWS headphones, it's worth pointing out that the cradle is an essential part of the whole package. Whenever you're not using the headphones, you're effectively charging them, making sure they last for as long as you need them for he next time you use them. Thanks to that whole concept, battery life stops being something you obsess over, at least until the battery in the cradle runs dry as well, which for most users won't happen more than once per week.

Battery Life

How long the batteries last is highly dependent on listening volume and ANC activity. With ANC off and the volume set to around 50%, you can expect them to last around 6 hours on a single charge. Turning ANC on reduces that to 5 hours. The case can fully charge the headphones three times, which means it will effectively provide you with a playtime of over 20 hours. A quick top-up is a valid option too because the case supports fast charging, so charging it for 15 minutes over USB-C results in around two extra hours of playtime. A full charge of the headphones takes around an hour. A full charge of the case takes about 2 hours. The case can also be charged wirelessly (5W Qi), which takes more time compared to charging it through USB-C, but is undeniably practical. If you have a Qi charger sitting around, you'll simply use it as a resting place for the 1MORE case, effectively keeping it and the headphones fully charged at all times.

The battery level of the headphones can always be checked in the Bluetooth settings, where it's reported in 10% increments. There's also a built-in voice assistant that will notify you when the battery level is medium and low. As for the charging case, when you open its lid fully, an LED on the front of the case will turn on and give you a rough estimation of the remaining battery level. The LED can glow green, orange or red, indicating a high, medium or low battery life. Should the case not have enough power to fully charge the headphones, the LED will flash red every 10 seconds.