Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
TOZO Crystal Pods
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
TOZO Crystal Pods
The TOZO Crystal Pods and NC20 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life at an affordable price point. Users highlight the effective active noise cancellation, customizable EQ via the TOZO app, and reliable call quality with multiple microphones. A few minor criticisms include the app's limitations during calls, occasional fit issues for small ears, and the lack of a battery indicator on some models, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- App limitations during calls
- Fit issues for small ears
- No battery indicator on some models
- Touch controls prone to accidental touches
- Microphone quality could be better for price
Scores
Specifications
| Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II | TOZO Crystal Pods | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Medium |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 38 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Stereo, Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10-minute charge gives 2+ hours of play |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 35 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Other |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | TOZO App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
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)
TOZO Crystal Pods
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.