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Updated January 16, 2024·
Choosing between the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Moondrop Chu comes down to preferences and use cases. If you need a microphone for calls or gaming, JLab JBuds offer a boom mic, while Moondrop Chu has an in-line option. JLab provides over-ear comfort with features that suit office use, such as a foldable mic and a detachable earcup, whereas Moondrop Chu's stemless earbuds are more discreet and suitable for casual listening. JBuds are pricier but come with specific work-friendly benefits. If budget-friendly with balanced audio is key, and a strong mic is not critical, Moondrop Chu is a solid economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
8.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.3
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$22
$0
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$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.9
7.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 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 | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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 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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