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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Marshall Major IV headphones offer superior sound quality and a built-in microphone, making them great for music listening and calls. With an impressive battery life, they support wireless use, which is convenient for on-the-go listening and they have comfortable on-ear cushions. The Moondrop Chu earbuds, on the other hand, cost significantly less and provide good sound and mic quality. However, they lack wireless connectivity. The Moondrop Chus are small and come with ear hooks for stability, making them a more suitable option for activities like exercise. Neither model features active noise cancelling, and both are likely to have some latency, which may not be ideal for gaming or watching TV. Choose the Marshall Major IV if you prioritize over-ear comfort and wireless convenience at a higher price, or the Moondrop Chu for affordability and a secure fit during activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$22
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Chu costs $22.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Chu to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | 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 | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | 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 | 5.7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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 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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