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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and wireless convenience, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with their excellent noise-cancelling and very good build quality may suit you, especially for use during exercise or air travel. However, if superior sound quality is important and you don't mind a wired connection, the Moondrop Blessing 3 provides excellent overall sound and is built well, though it lacks features like wireless connectivity, an app equalizer, and sweatproof certification. Keep in mind, the Bose has a stemless design that some find more comfortable, while the Moondrop has detachable cables and offers high-fidelity audio through balanced audio cables, but with additional cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$320
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
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Key similarities
Music
7.4
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.2
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 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 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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