Moondrop Space Travel
£25 Budget Killer? First Impressions.
Published: October 23, 2023
When Moondrop announced their first sub-$30 TWS, the Space Travel, I was definitely curious. Could these be a hard hitter in the budget category? Let's find out.
Unboxing
The unboxing experience is what I've come to expect from a budget release – a basic box with a small amount of accessories. The design is nice, but the plastic shell looks foggy. Unfortunately, due to the loose case, the buds shook loose and turned on, draining battery.
- Short Type C cable (A male to C Male)
- Tips (S, M, L - oval shape)
- Documentation
- Case & Buds
Standard tips were uncomfortable and oval-shaped, though aftermarket tips fit.
Build & Fit
Fit is inoffensive, pleasant with foam tips. Very light. Case quality is polished but buds fall out easily. The clear part attracts grease.
Sound Quality
For the price, the sound is impeccable (unless you are a basshead). Used with Pixel 6 (AAC) and FLACs. Sound profile didn't "wow" at first, but they sound well-tuned and spacious. Bass response isn't incredible even with "Basshead" EQ.
Annoyances
- No Multi-device support
- Bottom Charging Port
- Touch Delay
- Poor Battery Life
- Weak ANC
- No IPX Rating
Verdict
Good for the price, but don't expect amazing things outside of sound quality. Half-baked in some areas. Good tuning for budget, but build quality screams budget.