The sound quality compares, although the bass can be better on the brand names. I have never really liked flip flops and dont feel confident wearing them in all of the places I see people wearing them. The battery isnt the biggest out there but I can use it almost for 2 days without charging. I even slip into them to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night because if I dont my feet will ache! Bought them for running, but couldnt even keep them in my ears walking from room to room. UPDATE: Im surprised how much I love these shoes. Not at all disappointed n fact I?ve told everyone about them. After extended walking over rocky/uneven surfaces the rubber on the bottom of the shoe may start to peel off under the arch. Disappointedly they were too big. Be aware that the hose isn?t soft and flexible like many of the see through coil and plastic types.