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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you often need wireless freedom and active noise cancelling for travels or busy environments, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are suitable with their very good noise isolation and portability, plus they support wireless charging. However, for audiophiles prioritizing sound quality, the Moondrop Blessing 3 offers excellent audio performance and an option for balanced audio via special cables, but lacks wireless connectivity and any form of active noise cancellation, which might not be ideal for noisy situations or for those who prefer the convenience of wireless earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- 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
5.3
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$127
$272
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $272.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$127 | $272 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 13 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
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Engadget
Billy Steele | March 2023
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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