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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are wireless, have a secure ear hook design suitable for exercise, and feature built-in controls, offering good sound quality. They're sweatproof, have a long battery life, and their lower price makes them accessible. However, they may not be the best for critical listening. The Moondrop Blessing 2, while more expensive, offers superior sound quality with better soundstage, making them excellent for detailed music and video. They come with a detachable cable but lack wireless functionality, which limits their convenience during activities like exercise. Neither has active noise cancelling, so consider your need for sound isolation in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
Good for phone calls
Good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Very good for music
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
8.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5/10
6.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0/10
4.9/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2/10
7.8/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
TV and Video
5.7/10
8.2/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
6.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Moondrop Blessing 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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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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