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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 offer wireless connectivity with a stem design, active noise cancelling, and support for high-quality lossless codecs such as AptX Lossless and AAC, which makes them suitable for high-fidelity listening and convenience in noisy environments. They have integrated controls and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, but have a relatively short battery life and may not be the best for calls. The Moondrop Chu, on the other hand, are wired, budget-friendly earbuds that provide very good sound and microphone quality without active noise cancellation or wireless features. They do not support lossless audio and might not be as comfortable for extended use due to their large size, but they are durable and come with ear hooks for a secure fit. If wireless convenience, noise cancellation, and high-quality audio codecs are important to you, and you are willing to invest more, go with the Aurvana Ace 2. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option with very good sound and you don't mind a wired connection, choose the Moondrop Chu. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- 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
Gaming
8.6
8.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$150
$107
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$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Moondrop Chu costs $107.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.4
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 to be very good for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
7.7
7.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $107 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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) | 4.7 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
Moondrop Chu
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Sound Guys
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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