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Moondrop Void Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£150
Avg. price in US: ~$200
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Moondrop Void review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Poor

3.8

Poor

7.1

Very good

0.2
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.1
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
4.7
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
0.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
2.5
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.7
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset

Best prices in UK

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Best rankings

#692 in Best Wired Headphones
#768 in Best Over Ear Headphones

Verdict

The Moondrop Void is an open-back dynamic headphone featuring a self-developed 50mm high-performance driver with a metal-coated dome composite diaphragm and a high-efficiency N52 magnetic circuit. It is designed with a lightweight 250g plastic frame and features an impedance of 64Ω, sensitivity of 110dB/Vrms, and an effective frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Its main characteristics include a warm-neutral sound signature with a focus on smooth female vocals and an inoffensive, fatigue-free treble. Key pros include its high efficiency making it easy to drive with portable sources and a comfortable, lightweight fit for long sessions. However, it faces criticism for its cheap build quality, limited earcup swivel leading to seal issues, and lackluster technical performance characterized by a narrow soundstage and poor instrument separation.

Technical Specifications of Moondrop Void

Overall score

4.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

4.1

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

1.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

3.7

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

6.7

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Moondrop

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Moondrop Void vs the average headphone

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Hi-Res Audio certification
Moondrop Void has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Moondrop Void has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
10 mm larger driver size
Moondrop Void uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
Moondrop Void uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
60,000 Hz higher treble extension
Moondrop Void has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (80,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Moondrop Void has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (80,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.80000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
8 Hz lower bass extension
Moondrop Void has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Moondrop Void has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
Open-back design
Moondrop Void uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.
Importance: MEDIUM
Moondrop Void uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
Open-back design
Moondrop Void uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Moondrop Void has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
10 mm larger driver size
Moondrop Void uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
60,000 Hz higher treble extension
Moondrop Void has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (80,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
8 Hz lower bass extension
Moondrop Void has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.

Why is Moondrop Void worse than the average headphone?

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No travel bag
Moondrop Void does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
8.3% higher weight
Moondrop Void is heavier than the average headphone (236 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
No passive noise reduction
Moondrop Void does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Moondrop Void has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
Not headset-ready
Moondrop Void is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1 fewer microphones
Moondrop Void has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
Moondrop Void does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
No passive noise reduction
Moondrop Void does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Moondrop Void does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
No voice assistant support
Moondrop Void does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
Moondrop Void does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Not headset-ready
Moondrop Void is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.
Importance: MEDIUM
Moondrop Void is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Moondrop Void has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Moondrop Void has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
1 fewer microphones
Moondrop Void has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2
Moondrop Void has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
No travel bag
Moondrop Void does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.
Importance: LOW
Moondrop Void does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
11.2% worse value for money
Moondrop Void has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.06 vs 6.736).
What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Moondrop Void has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.06 vs 6.736).6.06 vs 6.74
8.3% higher weight
Moondrop Void is heavier than the average headphone (236 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Moondrop Void is heavier than the average headphone (236 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.236 g vs 218 g

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Moondrop Void?

Warm-neutral, inoffensive tuning suitable for long listening sessions
Strong vocal performance, particularly for female vocals
Lightweight design enhances comfort during extended use
High sensitivity makes them relatively easy to drive with portable equipment
Removable and easily replaceable earpads and headband padding
Includes a flexible, decent quality stock cable with dual 3.5mm connectors

What customers dislike about Moondrop Void?

Poor build quality with a cheap, plasticky feel and reported creaking/clacking issues
Lacks technical resolution and detail retrieval compared to competitors in its price bracket
Narrow soundstage and flat imaging, unusual for an open-back design
Ergonomic flaws including limited cup swivel and stiff headband that can cause seal issues
Significant sub-bass roll-off and lack of deep bass impact
Underwhelming value compared to established alternatives like the Sennheiser HD6XX or HiFiMAN HE400se

Expert reviews

audiophilepure.com

28/03/2023

MOONDROP VOID REVIEW - Audiophilepure

The Audiophilepure review of the Moondrop Void highlights an overall easygoing tonality that shares similarities with established competitors like the Sennheiser HD 58X and HD 6XX. Among its notable pros, the reviewer praises the headphones for delivering a clean midrange paired with increased energy and adequate extension in the upper midrange. This specific acoustic characteristic...Read more

unheardlab.com

04/09/2022

Moondrop Void – neutral alternative? measurement and impressions

The Moondrop Void ($199) is an open-back dynamic headphone that acts as a modernised, warmer alternative to the Sennheiser HD6XX, featuring a mildly U-shaped sound profile and 50mm proprietary drivers. Its strongest attributes include excellent bass quantity with punchy slam, a linear and clear midrange that renders realistic instruments, and a crisp treble with more "air" and...Read more

techpowerup.com

10/01/2023

MOONDROP VOID Dynamic Driver Headphones + DAWN Dongle Review

The TechPowerUp review gives a mixed verdict on the $200 Moondrop VOID headphones and $70 DAWN dongle, praising the latter while heavily criticizing the former. While the VOID offers smooth, warm-neutral sound, it is plagued by cheap plastic, poor driver resolution, and a flawed, uncomfortable fit due to limited cup swivel. Conversely, the MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 mm dongle is lauded for...Read more

moonstarreviews.net

24/10/2022

Moondrop Void Headphone Review - MOONSTAR Reviews

The Moondrop Void is an entry-level, full-sized open-back headphone priced at $199.99, featuring a self-developed 50mm composite diaphragm dynamic driver with an N52 magnet and lightweight CCAW voice coil. It features a lightweight, minimalistic white aesthetic primarily constructed from plastic, alongside a flexible spring steel frame and perforated sheet metal ear cup grills. With...Read more

headfonia.com

06/03/2023

Moondrop Void Review - Headfonia

The Headfonia review of the Moondrop VoidGo expresses disappointment, citing poor build quality, limited ear cup swivel, and a stiff headband that creates uncomfortable pressure points. While praised for distinct aesthetics, easily replaceable pads, and sturdy cable connections, the plastic materials feel cheap, and the fit often requires user modification to create a proper...Read more

headfonics.com

07/12/2022

Moondrop Void Review - Headfonics

The Moondrop Void, reviewed by Headfonics, is an entry-level open-back headphone featuring a warm-neutral sound signature characterized by a punchy, full-bodied low-end and a smooth, non-fatiguing treble. While praised for its engaging musicality, the headphones face performance drawbacks including soft transients, limited resolution, and an intimate, narrow soundstage. Regarding...Read more

head-fi.org

30/01/2023

MOONDROP VOID Dynamic Driver Headphones - Head-Fi

The Moondrop VoidGo, a full-sized open-back headphone, is noted for being very lightweight and comfortable for long-term listening, featuring a warm-neutral, non-fatiguing sound signature with a flexible stock cable. However, the review highlights significant drawbacks, including a subpar build quality with "clacking" plastic components. MOONSTAR Reviews » Sonically, the headset is...Read more

homecinema-fr.com

06/07/2025

Based on the forum review, the reviewer initially found the Moondrop Void headphones to feel somewhat "cheap" and toy-like in construction compared to other brands in its price bracket. Out of the box, the headphones presented a safe, acceptable comfort level despite a slightly tight clamping force. Sonically, the reviewer noticed an immediate "boxy" resonance in the lower midrange,...Read more

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