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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily use headphones for music, the Beats EP is a cost-effective option with good sound and build quality, but it does not offer wireless capabilities or come with a detachable cable. It also falls short in microphone quality and built-in controls. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 3, while pricier, offers excellent overall sound quality, a detachable cable, and balanced audio capabilities, which could be important if you're an audiophile looking for high-fidelity sound. Both are wired and have good comfort scores, but the Beats EP doesn't support activities like exercise and travel as well as the Blessing 3 might. Neither is ideal for calls and meetings due to poor mic quality. Choose the Beats EP for a solid, budget-friendly music experience or opt for the Moondrop Blessing 3 if superior sound quality and the option for high-end audio cables are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.2
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Cost
$100
$320
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.1
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats EP to be very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
6.3
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Beats EP are both only fair for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to be very good for TV and video, while the Beats EP is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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