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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience, noise cancellation, and features like an app equalizer and sweatproof certification for exercise, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the way to go. However, if you prefer a wired connection, which can offer better audio quality and you don't mind not having active noise cancelling or an app for customization, the Moondrop Blessing 3 could be a better fit. The Bose earbuds have a shorter battery life per charge, while the Moondrop earbuds lack wireless charging and any form of battery life since they are wired. The Bose earbuds are more versatile for different usages like calls and air travel due to their noise isolation and additional features, whereas the Moondrop earbuds are said to offer more balanced audio with the right cables. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
8.8
6.3
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.9
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$249
$272
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$250
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$350
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $272.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
8.1
8.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both very good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $272 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 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 Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"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."
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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