Moondrop Aria Review
IEM
Specdex verdict The Moondrop Aria scores 82/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
Moondrop's Moondrop Aria — audiophile-grade IEM.
Moondrop Aria versus its closest rivals
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Who's the Moondrop Aria for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 100 puts this near the top of its category — full-day use without anxiety.
Mid-tier pricing at $80 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Moondrop Aria.
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
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