Samsung Buds Pro and Moondrop Kadenz are in-ear monitors. Samsung Buds Pro costs $180 while Moondrop Kadenz costs $190. Moondrop Kadenz is $10 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.5 vs 6.6). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge and Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge.
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Metric | Samsung Buds Pro | Moondrop Kadenz |
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Bass | 4 | 7 |
Mids | 4 | 6.5 |
Treble | 4 | 7.5 |
Details | 3 | 6.6 |
Soundstage | 3.5 | 6 |
Imaging | 3 | 6.6 |
Dynamics | 3.5 | 5 |
Gaming capabilities | 3.3 | 6.6 |
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Samsung Buds Pro Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $180
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Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Crin
Price (Msrp): $190
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Samsung Buds Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.3Gaming Grade
DMoondrop Kadenz Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Samsung Buds Pro Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
D- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Moondrop Kadenz Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Samsung Buds Pro Reviews
Samsung Buds Pro reviewed by: Nymz
Great stock tuning, but slight warmer than I'd like. Techs are actually fine. ANC is good. Lack of custom EQ makes me cry.
Moondrop Kadenz Reviews
Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Z-Reviews
Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Super* Review
Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.Super* Review original ranking
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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Jays Audio
Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Tim Tuned
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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Jaytiss
Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
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