Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
The Moondrop Chu II offers exceptional sound quality for its low price, with clear mids and highs and a slightly V-shaped tuning. Build quality is solid with a metal housing, though some users report durability issues like volume imbalance and corrosion over time. The around-ear design and stiff cable are minor gripes, but overall it's a fantastic value for budget-conscious listeners.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Clear mids and highs
- Solid metal build
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
Cons
- Volume imbalance over time
- Non-removable nozzles prone to corrosion
- Stiff cable with strong memory
- Around-ear design not for everyone
- Heavy metal housing
Technics EAH-AZ100
The Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, with users highlighting deep bass, clear highs, and immersive audio. Comfort, battery life, and noise cancellation are also frequently commended, though some users note the price is high and volume could be louder. A few minor issues like Bluetooth LE disconnects and initial multi-device pairing were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep immersive bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- High price point
- Limited maximum volume
- Bluetooth LE disconnects
- Initial multi-device pairing issues
- Plastic exterior
Scores
Specifications
| Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 38 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
