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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for versatility and features, the Audeze Maxwell headphones are a strong choice as they offer wireless connectivity with a very long battery life, active noise cancelling, and a detachable boom microphone which is great for calls and gaming. They're also comfortable for long periods and have planar drivers known for quality audio, but they are heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds offer excellent sound and a more compact form, with a focus on wired audio quality. However, they lack wireless capabilities, noise cancellation, and have poor microphone quality, meaning they're not ideal for calls. They're also not as comfortable for exercise or travel due to limited noise isolation and no active noise cancelling. Choose the Audeze Maxwell for feature-rich, versatile listening and better comfort, or the Moondrop Blessing 3 if you prioritize sound quality in a more compact, wired design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.6
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
9.0
6.3
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.7
5.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.8
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
TV and Video
8.9
8.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both very good for TV and video, though the Audeze Maxwell is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Audeze Maxwell are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Battery
78.0 Hours
N/A
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$320
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The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 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 | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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 Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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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