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Moondrop

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition

A set of wired earbuds with a focus squarely on sound quality. But does it deliver?

MSRP
$79.99View on Amazon

Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.

Key specs

Material Chassis Primary
Metal
Resin31%Plastic24%Aluminum16%Metal16%

Metal appears on 16% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).

Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost common
Silicone63%Memory foam21%Foam12%Others4%

Silicone is the most common — on 63% of the 52 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).

Has Microphone
NoMost common
False68%True32%

False is the most common — on 68% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Metal

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended, 2-pin detachable

Design

Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Color Options
White
Ear Tip Sizes Included
S, M, L, S, M, L
Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Detachable Cable
Yes
Wearing Style
Over-ear (cable up)

Microphone

Has Microphone
No

Sound

Driver Size
10 mm
Driver Count
1
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Impedance
32 Ω
Sensitivity
119 dB/mW

Features

Inline Controls
No

Release

Date
2022-06-15
Msrp Usd
79.99 USD
Year
2022

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Moondrop Aria Snow EditionSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-0.9
250.0
320.7
401.1
501.2
631.1
800.6
100-0.2
125-0.4
160-1.2
200-1.4
250-2.4
315-3.6
400-4.6
500-4.7
630-2.0
800-1.3
10000.1
12501.8
16004.0
20006.1
25008.4
31509.8
40008.9
50007.1
63004.1
80003.3
10000-6.4
125000.3
16000-7.6
20000-24.5

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Riley Ballantyne
Reviewed byRiley BallantyneWriterReviewed March 2023
Isolation4.6
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.5
Design8.5
Portability9.0
Features5.0
The verdict

The Moondrop Aria SE is a great pair of earbuds so long as you know what you're getting. They're comfortable, they have a pure focus on sound quality, and they're repairable. However the lack of a microphone may be a dealbreaker for some.

✓What we like
✓Comfortable
✓Substantial build
✓Replaceable cable
✕What could be better
✕Sound may not be to everyone's taste
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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