Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
Anker Space A40
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
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 MOONDROP-CHU-II | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 38 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119 dB★ | — |
| 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★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| 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)
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 MOONDROP-CHU-II offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 36 specs.
