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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 2 offers superior overall sound quality and is better suited for music listening with more accurate sound reproduction. However, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option that still performs well for calls and meets, the Moondrop Chu may be more suitable and almost parallels the Blessing 2 in overall sound quality. The Chu also has a better microphone, making it a good choice for phone calls and video conferencing. Both models have a similar cable length and neither supports wireless connectivity. They're also not optimized for exercise, lacking sweat or dustproof certifications. Neither model supports active noise canceling, but if immersing yourself in music is a priority and budget is less of a concern, you may lean toward the Blessing 2. If cost is a significant factor and you're seeking good call quality, the Chu would be the recommended choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.7
7.9
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Gaming
6.7
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
7.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Cost
$214
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $214 and the Moondrop Chu costs $15.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Moondrop Chu are both only fair for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$214 | $15 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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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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