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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Etymotic ER2SE is a good choice if you want very good sound quality and excellent noise isolation on a budget, especially suited for music listening and suitable for TV and video. The long cable and the ability to detach it can be convenient. However, it is less comfortable, has a smaller size, and lacks features like wireless connectivity and a microphone, making it less ideal for calls and carrying around. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 3 offers excellent sound quality with a balanced audio capability and comes with ear hooks for secure fit, which may be better for comfort. Although more expensive, it's larger and might not be as portable as the Etymotic earbuds. Neither are sweatproof or dustproof, so consider other options if you intend to use them during exercise. If calls and wireless features are less of a concern and you prioritize sound for music and video within a tighter budget, go for the Etymotic ER2SE; if comfort and higher-end sound are more critical, and the price is less of a barrier, choose the Moondrop Blessing 3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
8.8
7.6
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Cost
$100
$320
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$200
$250
$300
$350
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The Etymotic ER2SE has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.2
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER2SE are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER2SE are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER2SE are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to be very good for TV and video, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Etymotic ER2SE and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Etymotic ER2SE and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Etymotic ER2SE | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Etymotic ER2SE
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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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