Moondrop CHU II DSP
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Moondrop CHU II DSP
The Moondrop Chu 2 IEMs deliver impressive sound quality for their low price, with clear treble, detailed mids, and punchy bass when properly fitted. Build quality is solid with a metal housing and detachable cable, though the cable's ear hooks are weak and the dust filter may degrade after a few months. Some users experienced intermittent crackling or connection issues, but overall these are highly recommended for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for price
- Clear treble and detailed mids
- Punchy bass with proper fit
- Solid metal build quality
- Detachable and replaceable cable
Cons
- Weak ear hooks on cable
- Dust filter degrades after months
- Intermittent crackling or connection issues
- Cable may stop working temporarily
- Microphone quality is basic
Anker Space A40
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and strong noise cancellation. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes. Some note that the ANC is not as powerful as premium competitors and that Bluetooth connection can occasionally drop in bumpy vehicles or certain environments. Overall, they are considered great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Customizable EQ via app
- Good noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to certain options at once
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
- Left ear discomfort for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Moondrop CHU II DSP | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.12 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 38 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | MOONDROP LINK APP | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop CHU II DSP
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Moondrop CHU II DSP offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
