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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers premium noise cancellation and sound quality, ideal for audiophiles and frequent travelers seeking an immersive experience and comfort during long listening sessions. In contrast, the Moondrop Chu is more budget-friendly, appropriate for casual listening or as an entry-level option for those exploring high-fidelity audio. If you prioritize top-tier sound and noise isolation and are willing to invest, the Beoplay H95 could be worth the extra cost. However, if affordability is critical and you use earbuds for everyday activities without the need for advanced features, the Moondrop Chu will serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Best in class for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
The Moondrop Chu has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Gaming
9.1/10
8.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Chu is very good.
Phone Calls
8.0/10
8.8/10
The Moondrop Chu and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 are both very good for phone calls, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
7.6/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
9.1/10
7.5/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
6.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
35.0 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$999
$21
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Moondrop Chu costs $21.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
"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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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