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Updated April 10, 2024·
If price is a major consideration and you use Apple devices, the Airpods (2nd generation) provide great value with good comfort, convenience features like ear detection and wireless charging, and are optimized for use with Apple products, but they offer poor noise isolation and soundstage. For audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and are okay with a wired connection, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds deliver excellent sound and build quality but lack the wireless convenience and Apple-specific features of the Airpods and are more suited for quiet environments due to their fair noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.0
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$89
$320
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$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
7.6
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods (2nd generation) to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Meldrick | June 2023
"The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent imaging performance, especially for the price. Pair that with its neutral tonality with slight elevations towards both ends of the frequency response, and the Blessing 3 technically proficient set of IEMs that are also enjoyable to listen to every day."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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