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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern, Moondrop Chu offers very good sound quality for a typically much less expensive price without wireless capabilities. Jabra Elite 4 is midrange priced with excellent build quality, very good for calls and meetings, and they feature active noise cancelling, sweat and dust proof certification, wireless and stemless design ideal for exercise and travel. However, the Moondrop Chu provides a very good wired experience and excels in gaming and TV with superior durability and included ear hooks for a secure fit. If noise isolation, portability, and wireless convenience are priorities, choose Jabra Elite 4; for budget-conscious users who prioritize sound quality for gaming and TV, and don't mind wires, Moondrop Chu is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
7.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good 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 Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$18
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Chu costs $18.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
8.8
8.8
The Moondrop Chu and Jabra Elite 4 are both very good for phone calls.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $18 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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