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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds for everyday use like taking calls, listening to music or podcasts, and you prefer a more portable and open design without noise isolation, Apple Earpods would be suitable. They are also optimized for use with Apple devices and include a built-in mic. However, if you're looking for higher sound quality, particularly for music and TV/video and don't mind spending more, then Moondrop Blessing 3, with their excellent build and sound quality, could be a better choice, despite their poorer mic quality and lack of wireless capabilities. Keep in mind that they have a stemless design, which may be less secure during activities, and their larger size could be less convenient for travel compared to the compact Earpods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Earpods
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
8.3
6.3
The Apple Earpods is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.0
The Apple Earpods is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Earpods is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Earpods is poor.
Cost
$20
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Apple Earpods has a price of $20 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
7.6
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Apple Earpods has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
7.6
The Apple Earpods and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Apple Earpods are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Apple Earpods and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Earpods | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2012 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.5 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
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Apple Earpods
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CNN Underscored
Michael Andronico | May 2023
"Apple’s wired buds sound just fine for the price, and their handy inline controls and clear microphone give them an edge on wireless earbuds that are much more expensive. Plus, you never have to worry about running out of battery — or worse, a stray earbud going missing."
Moondrop Blessing 3
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Headfonics
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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