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1MORE H1023 vs Moondrop Aria: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the 1MORE H1023 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: 1MORE H1023 - Great overall at around $88.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

1MORE H1023
Sound8.5
Value8.5
Moondrop Aria
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of 1MORE H1023 vs Moondrop Aria
Spec1MORE H1023Moondrop Aria
TypeWired IEMsWired IEMs
Price (USD)$88$116
HearWiki score84 / 100 · Great82 / 100 · Great
Released20242021
Audio
Driver2 balanced armatures + 1 dynamic driver10 mm LCP liquid crystal polymer dynamic driver
Driver size-10 mm
Drivers per side-1
Frequency response-5Hz-36kHz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity-122 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth-none
Multipoint pairingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Companion app-No
Custom EQ-No
Wear detection-No
Controls-none
Design
Weight18 g12 g
USB-C-No

What reviewers said

1MORE H1023

These wired in-ear headphones combine a dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures for a rich, detailed sound that excels at its price point. The build feels premium and the included accessories are generous, making them a strong choice for budget-conscious audiophiles. Their main limitation is a narrow soundstage typical of in-ear designs, but overall they deliver performance that rivals more expensive models.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Premium build and design
  • Pro:Generous accessory bundle
  • Con:Limited soundstage due to in-ear fit
  • Con:No noise cancellation
  • Con:Wired only, no wireless option

Moondrop Aria

The Moondrop Aria is a wired in-ear monitor that delivers a balanced, neutral-leaning sound with a touch of warmth and extra bass punch, making it a strong performer for its price. It's easy to drive from most devices thanks to its high sensitivity and 32-ohm impedance, and it offers solid build quality with a removable 2-pin cable. However, it lacks features like noise cancellation and controls, and its isolation is only average, so it's not ideal for noisy commutes.

  • Pro:Excellent tonal balance with natural midrange timbre
  • Pro:High sensitivity makes it easy to drive from phones
  • Pro:Solid build quality with removable 2-pin cable
  • Con:Average isolation, not suited for loud environments
  • Con:Cable is prone to tangling and transmits some noise
  • Con:No inline controls or microphone

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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