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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Chu earbuds offer great overall sound quality and are commendable for music and calls, but their cable design makes them less ideal for exercising. In contrast, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones provide superior microphone quality, making them perfect for calls and gaming, with a higher comfort score, but they are bulkier and less portable. If budget is a major concern and you prefer earbuds for music listening, the Moondrop Chu might be the better choice. If you need a reliable microphone for gaming or calls and don't mind the larger size, consider the Turtle Beach Recon 70 despite the slightly higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- The Moondrop Chu has no clear advantages over the Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Moondrop Chu and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Chu is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Chu is very good.
Cost
$134
$40
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Moondrop Chu has a price of $134 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.0
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.5
7.5
The Moondrop Chu and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Chu to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Moondrop Chu and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Chu | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$134 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 309 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 Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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).
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