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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given that the Bose QuietComfort 45 is typically much more expensive than the Moondrop Chu, you'll want to consider how you plan to use them. The Bose offers industry-leading noise cancellation, which is great for travel or working in noisy environments, enabling you to immerse yourself in music or work without distractions, and they are likely to have a more comfortable fit for longer use. However, if price is a major concern and you're looking for earbuds for casual listening with decent sound quality, the Moondrop Chu may be more suitable. They won't have the same level of noise cancellation or possibly comfort, but they're a more budget-friendly option. If phone calls or online meetings are important, ensure the selected option has a good quality microphone. When considering sound preferences, note that different models emphasize various frequencies, so choose one that aligns with the audio experience you enjoy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
8.8
The Moondrop Chu and Bose Quiet Comfort 45 are both very good for phone calls, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
7.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
5.8
7.5
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
6.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
22.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$260
$21
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Moondrop Chu costs $21.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $21 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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