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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prioritize music and call quality, Moondrop Chu earbuds are a very good choice, as they offer balanced audio and very good overall sound quality. They are also lighter and more suitable for those who prefer stemless earbuds with a closed enclosure. However, they are not wireless, offer only fair noise isolation and are not recommended for exercise or air travel due to poor and fair scores in those areas, respectively. On the other hand, the Razer Kraken V3 headphones are a bit more expensive and are better suited for gaming due to their virtual surround feature and good game score, but they are heavier and less portable. They also have a boom mic, which might be preferable for clearer voice capture, but are not as well-rated for calls and meetings, and are not suitable for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Chu.
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.3
The Moondrop Chu and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.0
7.3
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.7
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
7.0
The Moondrop Chu and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Cost
$22
$80
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$40
$60
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The Moondrop Chu has a price of $22 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Moondrop Chu and Razer Kraken V3 are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Moondrop Chu and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Chu and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Boom | |
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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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Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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