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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize ease of use with Apple devices, wireless convenience, and charging features, the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are better for you, with their H1 chip that provides adaptive sound, spatial audio, and seamless integration with Apple products, including ear detection and wireless charging. However, if sound quality is your main concern and you don't mind a wired connection, the Moondrop Blessing 3, with its hybrid driver setup, offers excellent sound fidelity and is also suitable for high-fidelity audio through balanced cables, although it lacks the convenience features and easy pairing with Apple devices. Keep in mind, AirPods offer poor noise isolation whereas Moondrop's noise isolation is fair, and the AirPods are not optimal for gaming or TV due to poor performance in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
Good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1/10
7.6/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Apple Airpods (3rd generation) are both good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4/10
6.3/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
7.6/10
5.0/10
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
7.8/10
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
TV and Video
5.5/10
8.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has 6 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
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The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has a price of $179 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
"The Apple AirPods improves upon the 2019 model with its more ergonomic, yet unsealed, fit, water-resistant build, MagSafe charging case, and advanced software features. You can enjoy a wholly immersive movie experience with the new AirPods' spatial audio with head tracking, and enjoy HD audio during FaceTime calls. Of course, most of these features are limited to Apple hardware."
"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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