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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality sound for music and don't mind a wired connection, the Moondrop Chu offers superior sound quality at a budget price but lacks convenience features like wireless connectivity and active noise canceling. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are pricier but provide the convenience of wireless use with a robust feature set including active noise canceling, low latency for gaming and TV, and are sweatproof, which makes them versatile for various use cases including exercise and travel. The choice depends on whether you value sound quality and affordability or convenience features and versatility for different activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.8
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.6
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$22
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The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.4
8.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.5
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro 2 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.3 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
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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 Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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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