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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and features like Google's Adaptive Audio tech that adjusts volume to match your environment, the Google Pixel Buds A Series is the better option; however, they come at a higher price and lower base sound quality. On the other hand, the Moondrop Chu offers better base sound quality and value for money but lacks the wireless convenience and smart features, and they also require an additional purchase for balanced audio cables if you're an audiophile seeking that capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
8.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$58
$22
$0
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$40
$60
$80
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Moondrop Chu has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.5
8.8
The Moondrop Chu and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both very good for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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