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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro excel for use during exercise, thanks to their sweatproof certification and ear hooks that offer a secure fit, making them ideal for active users. They also have built-in controls, wireless functionality, and decent sound quality; however, they're priced on the higher side. In contrast, the Moondrop Chu delivers superior sound and mic quality at a budget-friendly price, but they lack the wireless feature and are not optimized for exercise due to lower sweat resistance. For those prioritizing sound quality and value, the Moondrop Chu stands out, but for active users who need a secure, wireless option, the Powerbeats Pro may justify the additional cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$21
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Moondrop Chu costs $21.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $21 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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