Brief Summary
The Moonrop Space Travel 2 is presented as the successor to the highly-regarded Space Travel true wireless earbuds. The review highlights improvements in battery life (from 4 to 7 hours with ANC), microphone quality, and volume output. It also discusses the sound signature, which is more neutral compared to the original, and the active noise cancellation (ANC), which sees a marginal improvement. The reviewer balances praise with caveats, noting the budget nature of the product and managing expectations accordingly.
- Improved battery life and microphone quality.
- More neutral sound signature compared to the original.
- Marginal improvement in active noise cancellation (ANC).
- Remains a top recommendation in the budget true wireless category.
Introduction: Moonrop Space Travel 2
The Moonrop Space Travel is described as a legendary true wireless earbud, a benchmark in its price range of $30. The release of its sequel, the Space Travel 2, generated high expectations. The presenter confirms that the Space Travel 2 is "critical approved" and will explain why. The original Moonrop Space Travel showcase video is the channel's second most-watched, indicating high demand for budget-oriented true wireless earbuds from established brands.
Unboxing and Features
The Space Travel 2 comes with the TWS earbuds, small, medium, and large ear tips, and a charging case. The design of the earbuds is similar to the original Space Travel, featuring a lidless charging case. The earpieces have a "toothbrush form factor" which is comfortable for the reviewer, but fit is subjective. Battery life has been improved from 4 hours to 7 hours with ANC. Mic quality is also vastly improved, possibly due to the new MPU or ENC unit.
Sound Quality and ANC
The Space Travel 2 has a more restrained tuning, sounding natural. Compared to the Space Travel 1, the Space Travel 2 has less bass and treble, which might make it seem boring to some. The reviewer finds it a reasonable trade-off, considering the Space Travel 2 one of the more natural-sounding true wireless earbuds. The ANC is only a marginal improvement over the Space Travel 1. The reviewer prefers a bit more low-end due to the weaker ANC.
Additional Features and Sound Profile
The Space Travel 2 allows for higher volumes compared to the original, adjustable via the Moonrop Link app. The sound signature is balanced and almost flat, with a bit of bass boost and warmth, drawing inspiration from 5128 Research. The treble response is not the smoothest, with peaks and dips due to the use of DSP to match the IEM's response with the electronics.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy It?
The Space Travel 2 is a default recommendation for those seeking a budget true wireless set with a relatively neutral tuning. It features improved battery life, microphone quality, and volume threshold. The tuning is more neutral, which may be a con for some. It's a budget set, so premium features and better ANC shouldn't be expected. The ANC is good for its price range. Some may not like the lidless design, and there is some driver flex. Moonrop has solidified its lead in the budget true wireless space with the Space Travel 2.
