Neckband
Beats Powerbeats
68Good
$160
Full review dataBeats Powerbeats vs Moondrop VOYAGER: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop VOYAGER comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop VOYAGER - Great overall at around $150.
Neckband
Moondrop VOYAGER
78Great
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop VOYAGER leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Beats Powerbeats
- Moondrop VOYAGER
HearWiki score
68
78
Sound
7.7
8.0
Battery
8.4
6.2
Calls
6.5
6.3
Value
-
6.3
Price (USD)
$160
$150
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Moondrop VOYAGER (2024) against Beats Powerbeats (2019). The Moondrop VOYAGER is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 5.0 and Top codec LHDC against AAC.
- Powerbeats2019
- VOYAGER20245 yr newer
What differsPowerbeatsVOYAGER
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.2
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
PowerbeatsVOYAGER
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $150
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 78
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 12 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 29.6 g
- Case weight
- 80 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- none
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
What reviewers said
Beats Powerbeats
These wireless neckbuds are built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery, and quick charging to keep you moving. They deliver a balanced sound with clear vocals, though the treble can be a bit soft, and they rely on Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing and Siri access. While they lack noise cancellation and modern USB-C, their sporty design and reliable performance make them a solid pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No USB-C charging port
Moondrop VOYAGER
The Moondrop VOYAGER is a wireless neckband earphone that packs a surprisingly robust feature set for its price, centered around a built-in DAC and extensive high-quality codec support. It offers a lengthy battery life and solid microphone performance, making it a compelling option for listeners seeking hi-fi audio on the go without active noise cancellation. Its lightweight design and broad compatibility cater to both casual and discerning users.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including aptX Adaptive and LHDC
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life for extended listening
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lack of wireless charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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