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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and wireless convenience for travel or commuting, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are superior but come at a higher price. On the other hand, the Moondrop Chu offers good sound quality and value for money but lacks active noise cancellation and wireless capabilities. If you watch movies or play games, Bose may be less suitable due to latency issues, which aren't a problem with wired earbuds like the Moondrop Chu. If having a microphone for calls is important, check if the model offers it, as not all earbuds include a mic. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
7.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
6.0
7.5
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$21
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Moondrop Chu costs $21.
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Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $21 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | 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 | 6.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 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 | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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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