Name: Moondrop Chu III
Brand: Moondrop
SKU: B0HF87N5VC
Price: 24.99 USD

Key specs

Material Chassis Primary

Aluminum

Resin29%Plastic25%Aluminum17%Metal17%

Aluminum appears on 17% of the 48 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 37).

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm94%Bluetooth6%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 94% of the 36 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 37).

Ear Tip Material

SiliconeMost common

Silicone65%Memory foam18%Foam12%Others4%

Silicone is the most common — on 65% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 37).

Has Microphone

NoMost common

False67%True33%

False is the most common — on 67% of the 33 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 37).

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Aluminum

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended

Design

Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Detachable Cable: No

Microphone

Has Microphone: No

Features

Inline Controls: No

Sound

Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Bright

Lab data

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Moondrop Chu IIISoundGuys 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.

Moondrop Chu III: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	5.4
25	5.5
32	5.4
40	4.9
50	4.8
63	4.3
80	3.3
100	1.6
125	2.0
160	1.4
200	0.0
250	-0.8
315	-2.1
400	-3.6
500	-3.6
630	-2.9
800	-1.4
1000	0.0
1250	1.7
1600	4.0
2000	6.0
2500	8.6
3150	10.2
4000	8.3
5000	4.7
6300	3.0
8000	5.0
10000	2.3
12500	2.4
16000	-3.8
20000	-22.5

Moondrop Chu III

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Moondrop Chu III: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-0.9
26	-0.4
33	1.4
41	-3.0
52	-5.5
65	3.9
82	4.0
103	4.2
130	4.0
163	7.7
205	6.5
259	9.2
325	9.7
410	12.6
516	10.7
613	11.2
772	12.8
972	16.8
1220	18.5
1540	20.8
1940	25.5
2440	32.5
3070	34.3
3870	25.0
4870	18.3
6130	19.3
7720	16.1
9720	33.9
12200	19.8
15400	28.1
19400	30.0

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJhaycee Calvez & Adam BirneyVideo Producer/Writer · Managing EditorReviewed September 2026

Isolation6.3

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity7.0

Design9.0

Portability8.5

Value9.0

The verdict

The Moondrop Chu III is a fully metal IEM under $30 with a slightly vocal-forward sound that works well for music and casual gaming. However, the isolation is below average for IEMs, and it isn't great in competitive FPS gaming. It's a solid starting point, especially for the price, and most people will enjoy how they sound.

✓Liked: Price, Great sound, Replaceable cable

✕Could be better: No USB-C version, No in-line microphone, Not great for competitive FPS Gaming

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