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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 headphones offer better sound quality for general music listening but may not be as comfortable or versatile for calls and meetings compared to the Moondrop Chu earbuds. The Moondrop Chu provides higher microphone quality and is more suitable for gaming. Additionally, the earbuds offer portability and better performance during exercise. Neither option supports wireless connectivity, yet both come with a detachable cable. While the AKG K361 is heavier and over-ear, which typically offers better noise isolation, the Moondrop Chu is much lighter and stemless, potentially offering more comfort for extended use. Consider the importance of mic quality, portability, and usage scenarios, such as calls or gaming, against sound quality and noise isolation when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Cost
$99
$18
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Moondrop Chu costs $18.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and AKG K361 are both good for music.
TV and Video
7.8
7.5
The AKG K361 and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The AKG K361 and Moondrop Chu are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $18 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
Moondrop Chu
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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