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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X headphones are ideal if you prioritize immersive sound quality, wide soundstage, and top-notch microphone performance for calls and gaming, with less emphasis on portability and noise isolation. Open-back design enhances sound but won't block much external noise, making them less suited for noisy environments or commuting. Conversely, the Moondrop Chu earbuds offer greater portability and better noise isolation, with still good sound quality and microphone performance suitable for music, calls, and casual gaming. However, they'll fall short in terms of the expansive soundstage and overall gaming experience compared to the PC38X. Keep in mind the PC38X is more expensive due to its superior features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- The Moondrop Chu has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.9
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Gaming
10.0
8.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Moondrop Chu is very good.
Phone Calls
10.0
8.8
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Chu is very good.
TV and Video
9.0
7.5
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Cost
$139
$18
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Moondrop Chu costs $18.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.6
The EPOS PC38X and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The EPOS PC38X and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $18 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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