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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds feature active noise cancelling for better isolation, making them ideal for environments like air travel, and they are suitable for exercise as they are sweatproof. They offer excellent overall sound and portability but have a lower mic quality, which could be a concern for calls and meetings. Conversely, the Moondrop Blessing 2 lacks active noise cancelling and isn't sweatproof, thus being less ideal for noisy settings and exercise. It lacks wireless connectivity but provides a detachable cable, which might appeal to users preferring wired earbuds. Being slightly more expensive, the Moondrop Blessing 2 might be more suitable for focused listening sessions, especially considering its slightly better soundstage quality, but you'll compromise on convenience features like wireless usage, app controls, and ear detection that the Bose offers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Very good for gaming
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.8/10
6.7/10
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.9/10
6.0/10
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$249
$312
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $312.
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
"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 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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