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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience for Apple devices, the Airpods Pro 2's low latency, sweatproof design, active noise cancelling, and superior battery life make them suitable for exercise, travel, and general use, though they lack audio customization. For critical listening with high-quality sound and wired connectivity, the Moondrop Blessing 3 excels despite its poor microphone and limited features for calls and exercise; however, it offers balanced audio with separate cables and better durability though they may be less portable and lack the convenience features of the Airpods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- 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
7.0
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.4
6.3
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$320
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The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to be very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro 2 | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.3 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Apple Airpods Pro 2
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
Moondrop Blessing 3
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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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