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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and call quality for use in noisy environments or during travel, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are better suited for these needs but are more expensive. The Moondrop Chu, being more budget-friendly, offers good sound quality without the premium features of noise cancellation and superior call quality. Consider the Bose if you need the best-in-class features and are willing to invest more, or choose the Moondrop Chu for a more affordable option that still delivers a satisfying listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.9
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Gaming
8.8
8.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
8.1
7.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
8.9
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$249
$22
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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