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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need wireless functionality for convenience, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro stands out due to its affordability, very good built-in controls, and impressive battery life. These earbuds are well-suited for phone calls, exercise, and air travel with features like active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification, though they may not offer the best experience for music listening and gaming. Conversely, the Moondrop Blessing 3, while more expensive, excel in overall sound quality and are great for TV and video with a good soundstage. However, they lack wireless capability, active noise cancelling, and have a short cable with no built-in controls, which could limit their versatility in daily use. Choose the Outlier Pro if you prioritize wireless convenience, ancillary features, and value; opt for the Blessing 3 if your focus is on superior sound quality for a premium listening experience at home or while stationary. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
Very good for phone calls
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
Good for music
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.9/10
7.6/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.3/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3/10
5.0/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9/10
7.8/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
TV and Video
5.5/10
8.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$45
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Creative Labs Outlier Pro or the Moondrop Blessing 3
About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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