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Moondrop Golden Ages
Sound & noise cancelling
4.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
7.5/ 10
ANCNoise cancellingNoise cancelling — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
PlasticResin31%Plastic24%Aluminum16%Metal16%
Plastic appears on 24% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Connection Type
BluetoothWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Bluetooth appears on 5% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost commonSilicone63%Memory foam21%Foam12%Others4%
Silicone is the most common — on 63% of the 52 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Has Microphone
YesFalse68%True32%
True appears on 32% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Case
- Plastic
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
- Bluetooth Range
- 10 m
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Latency
- 50 ms
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Case Dimensions
- 31×66×48 mm
- Color Options
- Blue, grey, orange
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Wearing Style
- Shallow fit
- Weight Per Earbud
- 4.8 g
- Weight With Case
- 57.6 g
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- Yes
- Wind Noise Reduction
- No
- Noise Reduction Type
- Passive
- Type
- Dual microphone
Sound
- Driver Size
- 13 mm
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Anc Modes
- Off, ANC on, transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
Battery
- Battery Life Anc On
- 3.62 h
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 6 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 24 h
- Charging Case Capacity
- 380 mAh
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Earbud Capacity
- 37 mAh
- Full Charge Minutes
- 60 min
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Gaming Mode
- Standard
- Auto Connect
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Inline Controls
- No
- Mono Mode
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- Moondrop Golden Ages
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 79.99 USD
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Moondrop Golden AgesSoundGuys 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.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 5.4 |
| 25 | 4.2 |
| 32 | 3.1 |
| 40 | 2.1 |
| 50 | 1.1 |
| 63 | 0.1 |
| 80 | -0.8 |
| 100 | -1.6 |
| 125 | -1.9 |
| 160 | -2.6 |
| 200 | -2.5 |
| 250 | -2.5 |
| 315 | -3.0 |
| 400 | -3.6 |
| 500 | -3.6 |
| 630 | -1.6 |
| 800 | -0.8 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.4 |
| 1600 | 3.5 |
| 2000 | 6.0 |
| 2500 | 8.8 |
| 3150 | 9.4 |
| 4000 | 7.9 |
| 5000 | 0.4 |
| 6300 | -0.2 |
| 8000 | -3.0 |
| 10000 | -0.8 |
| 12500 | 2.0 |
| 16000 | -9.4 |
| 20000 | -33.3 |
Moondrop Golden Ages
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.4 |
| 26 | 12.5 |
| 33 | 4.6 |
| 41 | 4.6 |
| 52 | 4.3 |
| 65 | 4.8 |
| 82 | 4.6 |
| 103 | 4.7 |
| 130 | 4.0 |
| 163 | 4.1 |
| 205 | 3.4 |
| 259 | 4.8 |
| 325 | 5.0 |
| 410 | 7.0 |
| 516 | 4.1 |
| 613 | 4.9 |
| 772 | 8.1 |
| 972 | 9.7 |
| 1220 | 11.0 |
| 1540 | 12.5 |
| 1940 | 15.9 |
| 2440 | 20.2 |
| 3070 | 23.3 |
| 3870 | 24.8 |
| 4870 | 31.7 |
| 6130 | 27.9 |
| 7720 | 27.6 |
| 9720 | 30.6 |
| 12200 | 25.8 |
| 15400 | 23.8 |
| 19400 | 35.5 |
Moondrop Golden Ages
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -7.8 |
| 26 | 10.6 |
| 33 | 16.8 |
| 41 | 20.7 |
| 52 | 15.2 |
| 65 | 17.0 |
| 82 | 15.6 |
| 103 | 15.4 |
| 130 | 12.9 |
| 163 | 12.1 |
| 205 | 11.4 |
| 259 | 15.2 |
| 325 | 14.2 |
| 410 | 16.9 |
| 516 | 9.8 |
| 613 | 11.5 |
| 772 | 20.2 |
| 972 | 24.8 |
| 1220 | 24.1 |
| 1540 | 19.5 |
| 1940 | 20.1 |
| 2440 | 25.4 |
| 3070 | 27.2 |
| 3870 | 30.2 |
| 4870 | 29.9 |
| 6130 | 26.6 |
| 7720 | 28.0 |
| 9720 | 33.8 |
| 12200 | 18.3 |
| 15400 | 33.7 |
| 19400 | 35.8 |
Moondrop Golden Ages
4.9
4.1
3.5
4.8
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling7.5
Isolation6.1
Battery life4.6
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity8.0
Design5.5
The verdict
The Moondrop Golden Ages are a competent set of earbuds that won't break the bank, and have a lot to offer. However, they're held back by anemic battery life.
✓What we like
✓Sound quality
✓Price
✓ANC
✓Comfort
✕What could be better
✕No IP rating
✕Battery life
✕Cheap plastic casing
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