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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Moondrop Chu and the Sennheiser CX300S, consider your priorities. If budget is a significant constraint, the Moondrop Chu might be more appealing due to its lower cost. However, Sennheiser CX300S may offer better sound quality and build, justifying its higher price. If you're using them in environments where outside noise can be intrusive, check if either option has noise-cancellation features. Also, assess comfort and fit, as you'll be wearing them for extended periods. Durability is essential too, especially if you'll use them while on the move. Lastly, if taking calls is important, ensure your choice includes a quality microphone. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
Good for music
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9/10
6.9/10
The Moondrop Chu is good for music, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Gaming
8.0/10
6.1/10
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.8/10
3.0/10
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6/10
4.7/10
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
7.0/10
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Cost
$22
$50
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The Moondrop Chu has a price of $22 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
"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."
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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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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