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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Chu earbuds are a budget-friendly option, offering good sound quality and a comfortable fit but with limited noise isolation and not suitable for exercise. If you prefer convenience and portability, their lighter weight and smaller size may appeal to you, however, they lack a detachable cable and sweat resistance. On the other hand, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones provide a premium experience with better soundstage, comfort, and overall sound quality, suited well for TV and video but they are less portable, more expensive, and not designed for exercise or travel. Neither has a microphone for calls or active noise cancellation, but the Moondrop Chu has a higher call score. If you're looking for a richer audio experience at home and can invest more, the Philips might be the better choice, whereas if you need something more affordable for versatile use, go with the Moondrop Chu. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.9
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Gaming
8.0
7.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Moondrop Chu is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$22
$148
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Moondrop Chu has a price of $22 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
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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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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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).
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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