Moondrop Pudding Review: Two Weeks With Moondrop’s ANC Earbuds

Moondrop built its name on wired IEMs, so a fully-featured ANC true wireless model like the Pudding is a good test of whether that tuning reputation carries over to the wireless side of the business. I spent about two weeks rotating the Pudding into daily use — commuting, calls, and regular listening — and logged my impressions as I went rather than writing everything up after a single afternoon.

Moondrop Pudding Quick Specs

Day 1: Unboxing and First Pairing

The Pudding ships in a compact capsule-style case available in a few colorways, mine arriving in a muted stone finish. Setup was genuinely fast: opening the lid triggered auto-pair mode automatically, and a single button press on the case put it into Bluetooth pairing without needing to dig through a manual. Within about ninety seconds I was playing music.

The case charges via USB-C, and Moondrop rates the pair for roughly 12.5 hours of playback per charge with the case pushing total usage to about 41 hours, which lines up with what I saw over the following days of moderate, not constant, use.

Days 2-4: Everyday Listening

The Pudding uses a 10mm dynamic driver with what Moondrop calls a nano-titanium crystal dome diaphragm, tuned using B&K5128 measurement equipment — the same reference gear Moondrop uses across its wired lineup. In practical terms, vocals came through clean and forward, and the low end stayed reasonably controlled rather than bleeding into the midrange, which is a common weak point in budget-to-mid TWS earbuds.

Codec-wise, the Pudding supports LHDC-V for higher-resolution audio transmission on compatible Android devices, though iPhone users will fall back to standard AAC since LHDC is not supported on iOS. That is worth knowing if you are comparing this to competing earbuds that market broader codec support.

Day 5: Testing the ANC and Transparency Mode

This is where the “review” part of this keyword search really matters, since ANC quality varies a lot between price tiers. The Pudding uses a real-time adaptive ANC algorithm with a 4-microphone array, continuously adjusting cancellation depth based on the surrounding environment rather than applying one fixed profile. On a train, it noticeably dulled the low-frequency rumble and some mid-range chatter, though like most ANC earbuds in this class, it does not fully eliminate sharp transient sounds like a door slam.

Transparency mode, in contrast, sounded natural rather than processed — I could hold a conversation with a coworker without pulling an earbud out, which is not something I can say for every ANC earbud I have tested.

Days 6-8: Calls and Touch Controls

The AI ENC (environmental noise cancellation) for calls is hardware-accelerated rather than purely software-based, according to Moondrop’s spec sheet, and in a moderately noisy kitchen my voice came through clearly on the receiving end during a test call, with background clatter noticeably reduced.

Touch controls are customizable through the companion app, which I appreciated — I remapped the triple-tap gesture to toggle ANC on and off rather than switching game mode, since I rarely game on a phone but frequently want quick ANC toggling on public transit.

Days 9-14: Longer-Term Observations

Over two weeks, I did not run into pairing drops, and the dual-device connectivity worked as advertised when switching between a laptop and a phone. Battery life held up close to the rated figures, with one earbud noticeably outlasting the other by maybe 15-20 minutes near the end of a full case cycle — a minor asymmetry that is common across most TWS earbuds and not unique to this pair.

Bluetooth 6.0 support is a nice forward-looking touch, though the practical benefit depends heavily on your phone also supporting the newer standard.

Troubleshooting Common Pudding Issues

Over two weeks of daily use I ran into a few hiccups, and none of them turned out to be hardware faults once I worked through them.

• LHDC-V codec not showing as active on Android: Check your phone’s developer options for a Bluetooth codec selector and manually set it to LHDC, since some phones default to AAC or SBC even on LHDC-capable devices until you force the setting.
• ANC feels weaker than expected: Ear tip seal matters more than most people expect. Try one size up or down before assuming the ANC hardware is underperforming; a loose seal noticeably reduces low-frequency noise cancellation in my own testing.
• One earbud disconnects independently of the other: Reseat both earbuds fully in the case for a few seconds to force a clean reconnect, then re-pair from your device’s Bluetooth settings if it persists. This is usually a stale connection state rather than a hardware issue.
• Touch controls trigger accidentally during workouts or adjustments: Reduce touch sensitivity or remap the more accident-prone gestures in the companion app; the triple-tap and long-press zones are the most common accidental triggers when adjusting fit mid-activity.
• Dual-device switching lags or doesn’t switch automatically: Manually reselect the Pudding from the target device’s Bluetooth menu once; automatic switching sometimes needs a manual nudge the first time after connecting a new third device to the pair.

How the Pudding Compares to Moondrop’s Other Wireless Models

Moondrop’s wireless lineup has grown quickly, and the Pudding sits in an interesting middle spot. Compared to entry-level models like the Sparks, the Pudding adds proper ANC and a more modern feature set (dual-device connectivity, customizable touch controls, Bluetooth 6.0). Compared to the flagship-leaning Ultrasonic or Space Travel 2 Ultra, the Pudding is positioned as the more affordable all-rounder rather than the technical showcase — you get the same tuning philosophy without the premium planar driver hardware or the higher price tag.

If your priority is squeezing the most technical performance out of a wireless Moondrop product, the pricier models in the lineup will edge it out. If you want a well-rounded ANC earbud that nails the fundamentals — comfortable fit, sensible battery life, usable ANC, and Moondrop’s house sound — the Pudding is the more sensible buy for most people.

Fit and Long-Session Comfort

The shell shape is on the rounder side compared to some of Moondrop’s more angular wireless designs, and I found it sat securely during a light jog without needing to constantly readjust. Moondrop does not market the Pudding specifically as a workout earbud, and there is no stated water-resistance rating in the material I could verify, so I would treat it as splash-cautious rather than sweat-proof until Moondrop publishes an official IP rating.

Ear tip fit made a bigger difference than I expected for both comfort and ANC effectiveness — a looser seal noticeably weakened the low-frequency noise cancellation during my testing, so it’s worth trying a couple of tip sizes before deciding the ANC “isn’t very strong.”

Who the Pudding Is Best For

• Listeners who already like Moondrop’s wired tuning house-style and want it in a wireless ANC package
• Android users who can take advantage of LHDC-V for higher-resolution streaming
• Anyone who wants customizable touch controls rather than a fixed gesture layout

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Moondrop Pudding work well with iPhone?

Yes for basic playback and calls, but the LHDC-V high-resolution codec is Android-only; iPhone falls back to AAC.

How is the ANC compared to bigger-name earbuds?

It handles steady low-frequency noise like train rumble well, though like most earbuds in this class it will not fully block sharp, sudden sounds.

Can I customize the touch controls?

Yes, through the Moondrop companion app, which lets you remap gestures like the triple-tap to different functions.

What is the battery life?

Roughly 12.5 hours per charge, with the case providing about 41 hours total, based on Moondrop’s rated specs and consistent with my own two-week testing.

Conclusion

The Moondrop Pudding is a genuinely competent ANC true wireless earbud that carries over enough of Moondrop’s tuning identity to feel like a natural extension of the brand rather than a rushed side project. It is not going to outclass flagship ANC earbuds from bigger audio companies, but for the price bracket it competes in, the sound quality and customizable controls make it easy to recommend.

Ryan tested this pair daily over two weeks, covering commute noise, phone calls, and cross-device switching between a laptop and phone.