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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Chu is much more affordable and offers excellent overall sound quality, making them ideal for both music listening and calls. They're wired earbuds with no active noise canceling, which may make them less suitable for noisy environments like air travel, but their in-line microphone provides good call quality. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space Q45 is more expensive but features active noise cancelling to block out ambient noise, wireless connectivity with a long battery life, and an integrated microphone. They have a more versatile use-case including during exercise, but their sound quality may not be as highly regarded as the Moondrop Chu for music. If cost is a major factor and you don't need noise cancellation or wireless features, Moondrop Chu could be the better option. If you value noise cancellation, wireless convenience, and versatility, the Soundcore Space Q45 may be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Moondrop Chu and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.0
5.4
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
4.9
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.9
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
5.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Chu is only fair.
Battery
N/A
41.0 Hours
The Moondrop Chu does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$22
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Moondrop Chu has a price of $22 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Moondrop Chu and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Chu and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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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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Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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