Our Verdict
The 1More Quad Driver are better-than-average mixed usage headphones. They're a bit less comfortable than the previous model but easy to use and easy to carry around on your person. They have a well-balanced sound that's good for casual and even critical listening. However, they lack a little in isolation so they won't be the ideal headphones for loud environments.
- Above-average audio reproduction.
- Lightweight, ultra-portable design.
- Low leakage.
- Sub-Par noise isolation.
- Poor Soundstage.
- Larger earbuds can sometimes be uncomfortable.
Decent for neutral listening. The 1More Quad Driver have a decently well-balanced sound but lack soundstage due to their closed and in-ear design. They reproduce tracks with an above-average fidelity but they have a slight bump in their bass that adds a bit more muddiness than on the Triple Driver. They may lack the ambiance for more neutral listeners due to their small soundstage but they should sound satisfyingly good for most casual listeners.
Average for commuting. They're very portable and have a good control scheme, but they do not isolate well enough for the loud environments involved in commuting via public transit.
Above-average for sports. They're small enough to carry on your person, and they have a good control scheme. Unfortunately, the ear buds are relatively large, so they're not as comfortable as the 1More Triple driver. They also don't have detachable cable so the ear buds may get yanked out of your ears if the cable gets hooked on something.
Average for office use. They barely leak so you can play your music playing at high volumes and not distract your colleagues. However, they do not block ambient noise well, so they won't be most suitable headphones if you have a very lively and noisy office.
Average for gaming. The 1More Quad Driver have a wired connection, so they have negligible latency which is suitable for gaming. They also have a decent microphone that's compatible with consoles and PCs and a well-balanced sound. Unfortunately, they lack a good app to customize their sound profile, like most gaming headsets, and the in-ear fit may not be as comfortable for all listeners, especially for long gaming sessions.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 24, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- 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.
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The 1More Quad Driver are a better-built upgrade to the 1More Triple Driver but they do not sound quite as good. They have a more premium and durable build quality yet they are still compact enough to easily carry around on your person. They're decently versatile for most use cases and they sound good enough for most but they're more expensive than some of the better performing headphones below. See our recommendations for the best earbuds, the best earbuds for bass, and the best noise cancelling earbuds.
The 1More Triple Driver are better headphones than the 1More Quad Driver. The Triple Driver are slightly more comfortable for long listening sessions and their sound quality is better. The Triple Driver block more ambient noise, which makes them a bit more versatile for commuting as well. On the other hand, the Quad Driver feels better-built than the Triple Driver. Also, the Quad Driver perform worse in most of our tests despite being more expensive. Ultimately, the Quad Driver won’t offer as great a value as the Triple Driver.
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