Our Verdict
The 1More Pistons are average, mixed usage headphones. They're more comfortable than typical in-ears and they're super easy to carry around on your person. They have a decently-balanced sound that's good for casual listening. However, their slight lack of isolation and active features means they won't be the most versatile headphones to use in all situations.
- Minimal leakage.
- Compact and comfortable design.
- Slightly muddy sound.
- Mediocre isolation, due to semi-open design.
Average for neutral listening. They have a decently balanced sound but a slightly overemphasized Mid Range which makes them sound a bit boomy and muddy. Our unit also has a slight mismatch which combined with the narrow Soundstage caused by the small in-ear design means they won't be the ideal headphones for neutral listeners.
Decent for commuting. They don't block a lot of noise in very loud environments but they isolate well enough for commuting. They're also quite portable and easy to use.
Above-average for sports thanks to their comfortable fit and breathable design these headphones are barely noticeable once you have them on. Unfortunately, they may not be stable enough for jogging unless you switch to larger tips which may be uncomfortable for some.
Decent for office use. They barely leak so can have your music playing at high volumes and not distract your colleagues. However, they do not isolate enough for very loud environments so they may not be ideal if you have a lively office.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 28, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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The 1More Piston Classic are better headphones than the 1More Piston Fit. The Classic perform better in pretty much every test over the Fit, which is surprising since they are a cheaper variant. The Classic are better-built thanks to a braided cable and metal parts, have a more balanced sound, and even come with a good hard case. On the other hand, the Fit have an angled earbud design and a slightly better microphone for calls.
The Betron YSM1000 are better headphones than the 1More Piston Classic. The Betron might be a bit less comfortable because of their slightly bigger design, but they passively isolate more noise than the 1More and did not have mismatched drivers. On the other hand, the 1More come with a hard case, which is nice considering their very low price point.
The Beats Solo Pro are better headphones than the 1More Piston Classic. The Beats are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of ambient noise around you. Some users may prefer their wireless design, and their H1 chip allows you to pair them with other Apple devices. However, the 1More are more comfortable.
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