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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize microphone quality and a more versatile listening experience for calls, meetings, and gaming, you should opt for the Moondrop Chu as it has very good mic quality and scores well across various content types. However, if you prefer robust build quality and may use the earbuds in environments where you are likely to put them under more physical stress, the KZ ZSN Pro X, with its very good build quality, might be the better choice. Neither set of earbuds supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and both are wired with a fair noise isolation quality, so your decision should hinge on the strength of the microphone and build quality based on your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.9
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.3
7.5
The Moondrop Chu and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Moondrop Chu are both only fair for noise reduction.
Cost
$24
$22
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The KZ ZSN Pro X has a price of $24 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro X and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 27 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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 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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