Moondrop Pill OWS Ear-clip Earbuds

Moondrop Pill OWS Ear-clip Earbuds

Specification

• Model: MOONDROP PILL Earphones
• Shell: Plastic
• Driver: 13mm Circular Low-Distortion Dynamic Driver
• Model: MD-OWS-003
• Bluetooth Version: 6.0
• Bluetooth Protocol: A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP
• Codec: SBC / AAC
• Working Distance: 10m (Barrier Free Environment)
• Battery Life:8H for Earbud (AAC mode) 20H for Charging Case (AAC mode)
• Battery Volume:3.7V / 40mAh (Earbud)3.7V / 300mAh (Charging case)
• Input: 5V - 1A, Output: 5V - 0.25A

Package

• Moondrop Pill*1
• Charging cable *1
• Manual *1
• Certificate *1
• After-sales Card *1

RGT Rating 

The Moondrop Pill utilizes an ear-clip design (Open-Wear Stereo, or OWS) which prioritizes situational awareness and long-term comfort over noise isolation and pinpoint sound accuracy. It offers a solid, enjoyable music experience for an open-ear design, but its technical limitations impact its gaming and spatial performance.

Imaging and Soundstage: 2.5/5

As an Open-Wear (OWS) ear-clip, the Pill sits on the outer ear and does not seal the ear canal. This results in a wide but poorly defined or diffuse soundstage. This design choice severely impacts the ability to accurately pinpoint enemy footsteps or gunshots—a necessity for competitive gaming—leading to the low imaging score.

Sound Signature: Flat Vocals + Muddy Bass

For an open-ear design, the Pill performs commendably.

Clarity: It delivers a clear and balanced presentation with a focus on forward mids and vocals, which is great for podcasts and general music.

Bass: The sub-bass is naturally limited due to the open fit, but Moondrop's patented Adaptive Bass Enhancement Algorithm and the app's Parametric EQ (PEQ) support allow users to boost the low end, providing a satisfying, punchy bass for the form factor.

Comfort: 3/5

The ear-clip design is a major selling point for those who cannot tolerate traditional IEMs or TWS earbuds being inserted into their ear canal. The Pill offers a secure, non-intrusive fit perfect for long listening sessions, but this comfort is dependent on how well the clip mechanism fits the user's outer ear. Users with very small or large ears may find the fit challenging.

Versatility: 3/5

The open-ear design is ideal for runners, commuters, or office workers who must hear their surroundings but if its comes down to gaming and immersive music listening the lacks of isolation really makes it lacking in certain situation.

Potential Drawbacks:

No Isolation: External noise, such as on a train or in a busy cafe, will easily drown out your music.

Limited Bass: The open design physically prevents deep, strong sub-bass rumble.

Case Size: The unique, pill-shaped charging case is bulky and not pocket-friendly.

Fit Variability: Comfort and even sound can change based on the exact placement on your unique ear shape.

DISCLAIMER

REMEMBER!!!!! ALL THE RATINGS ARE A COMPILATION OF WHAT RGT STAFF AND TESTER HAVE FOUND AND FEEL ABOUT THE IEM PLUS REFERENCING SOME ONLINE REVIEW, IT IS BY NO MEANS A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW OR EVEN AN ULTIMATUM FOR THE IEM THAT ARE BEING REVIEW. 

BEST WAY TO KNOW IF THE IEM IS GOOD FOR YOU FOR MUSIC OR GAMING IS TO TRY IS OUT YOURSELF, SO BRING YOURSELF TO RGT PHYSICAL STORE AT EMHUB KOTA DAMANSARA TO TRY THEM OUT YOURSELVE IN GAME.