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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for premium headphones with top-notch sound quality for immersive gaming, TV, and video experiences, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro offers excellent features including active noise cancelling and an integrated AI for optimizing focus and mental health routines, but comes at a high-end price. In contrast, the Moondrop Chu is a budget-friendly earbud option with very good overall sound and mic quality, better suited for music and calls, but does not support wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and may not be ideal for exercise or travel due to its fair portability and noise isolation. Choose the MW75-Neuro for advanced features and high-end experiences, or the Moondrop Chu for a cost-effective solution with strong audio performance for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- The Moondrop Chu has no clear advantages over the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
8.0
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Chu is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.6
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
9.3
7.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
32.0 Hours
N/A
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery.
Cost
$649
$107
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The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has a price of $649 and the Moondrop Chu costs $107.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both good for music.
Phone Calls
8.8
8.8
The Moondrop Chu and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and Moondrop Chu both have very good build quality.
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How the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$649 | $107 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Master & Dynamic | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 338 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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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