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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X are over-ear headphones with an open-back design that provides a more immersive and natural sound but leaks more sound and offers less noise isolation, ideal for quiet environments. They come with a microphone and are highly suited for gaming, calls, and meetings, thanks to their excellent mic quality. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 2 are closed-back stemless earbuds with more noise isolation, making them versatile for various environments; however, they lack a built-in microphone, which could limit their use for calls or gaming. If you're mainly listening to music, both deliver excellent audio quality, but if you plan to use them in noisy settings, the Moondrop Blessing 2 might be more practical, while for extensive use in gaming or calls and the need for a microphone, the EPOS PC38X are recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Key differences
Music
9.5/10
8.7/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Gaming
10.0/10
6.7/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
10.0/10
4.9/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0/10
8.2/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Cost
$139
$311
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
"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."
Get a great deal on the EPOS PC38X or the Moondrop Blessing 2
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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