Chord Mojo 2 vs Moondrop Dawn Pro

105 facts in comparison

Based on 426 Reddit opinions. Mojo 2Chord Mojo 2 leads by 6 points.

426 opinions

Mojo 2 leads by 6pts

Reddit's Pick

89%

A-

Based on

467 Redditors

Winner

Chord Mojo 2

~$609

276 opinions

tldr; Portable legend. FPGA magic, distinctive sound. The portable reference.

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83%

B+

Based on

323 Redditors

Moondrop Dawn Pro

150 opinions

tldr; Value dongle champion. Powers HD6XX balanced, measures great. Build quality is iffy though.

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🎵SOU

⭐FEA

⚡AMP

🔇NOI

🔧BUI

Points

Score by Category

Sound Quality

94%82%

Features & Connectivity

100%100%

Amp Performance

94%74%

Noise & Interference

100%—

Build Quality

100%14%

Why is Moondrop Dawn Pro better than Chord Mojo 2?

Better value (93% vs 73%)
Incredible value
Drives HD6XX balanced
Excellent measurements

Based on 790 Reddit opinions

Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the Mojo 2Chord Mojo 2

Winning by 6 points (89% vs 83%)

Better sound quality

Better amp section

Better build quality

High confidence (790 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 790 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Mojo 2

8.9/10

467 mentions

Dawn Pro

8.3/10

323 mentions

SOUND QUALITY

Mojo 29.4/10

Dawn Pro8.2/10

AMP SECTION

Mojo 29.4/10

Dawn Pro7.4/10

VALUE

Mojo 27.3/10

Dawn Pro9.3/10

FEATURES

Mojo 210.0/10

Dawn Pro10.0/10

BUILD QUALITY

Mojo 210.0/10

Dawn Pro1.4/10

NOISE

Mojo 210.0/10

Dawn ProN/A

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Head to Head

Topic	Mojo 2	Dawn Pro
Sound Quality	94%	82%
Amp Section	94%	74%
Value	73%	93%
Features	100%	100%
Build Quality	100%	14%
Noise	100%	N/A

Category Wins

Mojo 2: 4|Dawn Pro: 1

Head to Head

Mojo 2: 4|Dawn Pro: 1

Sound QualityMojo 2

Mojo 294%

Dawn Pro82%

Amp SectionMojo 2

Mojo 294%

Dawn Pro74%

ValueDawn Pro

Mojo 273%

Dawn Pro93%

Features

Mojo 2100%

Dawn Pro100%

Build QualityMojo 2

Mojo 2100%

Dawn Pro14%

NoiseMojo 2

Mojo 2100%

Dawn ProN/A

Mojo 2

89%

83%

Dawn Pro

Mojo 289%

Dawn Pro83%

Mojo 2 wins by 6 points

Key Specs

Spec	Chord Mojo 2	Moondrop Dawn Pro
Dac Type	Chord proprietary FPGA-based DAC	—
Dynamic Range	125 dB A wt.	—
Thd N	0.0003% at 2.5 V 300 ohms	0.00014%
Output Power	90 mW 300 ohms \| 600 mW 30 ohms	4Vrms / 120mW (4.4mm balanced)
Inputs	Coaxial, dual-data coax, optical, Micro-USB and USB-C	—

Key Highlights

Chord Mojo 2Winner

👑 Portable king

🔊 FPGA DAC

🔋 Portable power

💰 Premium price

Moondrop Dawn Pro

💰 Incredible value

⚡ Drives HD6XX balanced

📏 Excellent measurements

⚠️ Build quality varies

Topic Battles

Mojo 2: 4|Tied: 1|Dawn Pro: 0

🎵Sound Quality

Mojo 2 wins

Mojo 2

94%

Dawn Pro

82%

⭐Features & Connectivity

Mojo 2

100%

Dawn Pro

100%

⚡Amp Performance

Mojo 2 wins

Mojo 2

94%

Dawn Pro

74%

🔇Noise & Interference

Mojo 2 wins

Mojo 2

100%

Dawn Pro

—

🔧Build Quality

Mojo 2 wins

Mojo 2

100%

Dawn Pro

14%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Chord Mojo 2

Best Praise

+62 pts

“Great price! On the other hand, I find it difficult to spend a lot of money on a product with a micro USB 😂. Afterwards the rest is super quality”

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Top Criticism

+7 pts

“Ah, the Mojo ear blast of deafness and destruction. It’s honestly probably the thing that’s making me lean towards Q5K and Qutest over Mojo2.”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Moondrop Dawn Pro

Best Praise

+6 pts

“Could be worse than the mobo. MoonDrop Dawn Pro is a reasonably priced good option and no worse than $200 desktop setups. A US Apple dongle might be a meaningful upgrade in itself, but doesn't have quite the power for EQ.”

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Top Criticism

+2 pts

“I have a Moondrop Dawn Pro, for the money it sounds great, but it does rattle like buggery cos the build quality is pretty bad”

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Sentiment Over Time

Chord Mojo 2

Moondrop Dawn Pro

📈Historical Price Data

Chord Mojo 2

Moondrop Dawn Pro

Chord Mojo 2

All-time low: $560(2024-08)

$0 below 90-day avg

Moondrop Dawn Pro

All-time low: $42.49(2023-11)

Which is Better?

Chord Mojo 2 Wins

89%

83%

Pro

Chord Mojo 2 leads by 6 points based on 790 Reddit opinions.

Why Mojo 2Winner

👑 Portable king
🔊 FPGA DAC
🔋 Portable power
More discussed (467 vs 323)

Why Dawn Pro

Better Value for Money (93% vs 73%)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

54%Positive

Positive

54%

Neutral

40%

Negative

Based on 467 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

39%Positive

Positive

39%

Neutral

54%

Negative

Based on 323 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Chord Mojo 2	Moondrop Dawn Pro
Dac Type	Chord proprietary FPGA-based DAC	—
Dynamic Range	125 dB A wt.	—
Thd N	0.0003% at 2.5 V 300 ohms	0.00014%
Output Power	90 mW 300 ohms \| 600 mW 30 ohms	4Vrms / 120mW (4.4mm balanced)
Inputs	Coaxial, dual-data coax, optical, Micro-USB and USB-C	—
Battery Life	Eight hours	—
Brand	CHORD ELECTRONICS	Moondrop
Manufacturer	Chord Electronics	Moondrop
Color	Black	silver
Weight	185 gram	13g
Height	22.90 mm H x 83 mm W x 62 mm D	42mm x 22.45mm x 12.39mm
Dac Chip	—	Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131
Pcm Support	—	Up to 32-bit/384kHz
Dsd Support	—	DSD256 Native Decoding
Outputs	—	3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced

Feature Checklist

Mojo 2: 6|Dawn Pro: 2

Feature	Mojo 2	Dawn Pro
Workable well with computers, Smartphones, and Laptops Offers Both Lossless and Master Audio: DAWN PRO is compatible with most available computers, smartphones, and laptops, and supports decoding PCM from 16Bit/44. 1kHz to 32Bit/384kHz, even for 1Bit with DSD512.
Build quality varies
Portable king
FPGA DAC
Portable power
1x Micro USB 768kHz/32-bit Capable Input
1x 3.5mm Jack Coaxial 768kHz/32-bit Capable Input
1x Optical TOSLINK 96kHz/24-bit Capable Input

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Chord Mojo 2	Moondrop Dawn Pro
Reddit Score	89%	83%
Mentions	467	323
Sentiment	+ 250- 26	+ 127- 23

Where to Buy

Chord Mojo 2

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All-time low was $560 on 2024-08

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All-time low was $42.49 on 2023-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Chord Mojo 2 or Moondrop Dawn Pro?

Based on 790 Reddit comments, Chord Mojo 2 is the preferred choice with 89% positive sentiment vs Moondrop Dawn Pro's 83%. Chord Mojo 2 leads by 6 percentage points.

Should I buy Chord Mojo 2 or Moondrop Dawn Pro?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Chord Mojo 2 has stronger approval ratings (89% vs 83%). However, Moondrop Dawn Pro may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about Chord Mojo 2?

Reddit users highlight: Portable king. FPGA DAC. Portable power. With 467 mentions and 89% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Moondrop Dawn Pro?

Reddit users highlight: Incredible value. Drives HD6XX balanced. Excellent measurements. With 323 mentions and 83% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 790 Reddit comments: 467 about Chord Mojo 2 and 323 about Moondrop Dawn Pro. Data was sourced from DACs community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

426 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 7/26/2026

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