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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your main concern and you mostly listen to music in a quiet environment, you might prefer the Sennheiser 560S, known for superior audio performance and a more open soundstage, making them excellent for a true audiophile experience. However, they are larger, open-back headphones which may not be suitable for loud environments or outdoor use, as they do not isolate noise well. On the other hand, the Moondrop Chu earbuds are much more portable, offer decent sound quality, and have a built-in microphone, making them a practical and more economical choice for everyday use, including calls and meetings. They also provide better noise isolation due to their closed-back design. Consider the Moondrop Chu for a budget-friendly, versatile option, especially if you need something compact, while the Sennheiser 560S could be the better choice for dedicated, high-fidelity listening at home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Gaming
8.0
6.9
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.1
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent 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 Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Cost
$22
$180
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The Moondrop Chu has a price of $22 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Moondrop Chu and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 244.9 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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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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