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Shure SE112 vs Moondrop Chu II

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Shure SE112
5.2
/ 10
IEMEntry level
HIGHER SCORE
Moondrop Chu II
6.5
/ 10
IEMEntry level

Specs comparison

5.2/10
SCORE
6.5/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
28Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
120dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Shure SE112 scores 5.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Moondrop Chu II scores 6.5/10 with 28Ω impedance and 120dB sensitivity. At 28Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Moondrop Chu II scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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