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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and are looking for a midrange price option with a reputation for solid build and sound quality, the Etymotic ER4XR can be an excellent choice. They also come with a detachable cable which is convenient. However, they may not be as comfortable for long listening sessions and the microphone quality is not ideal for calls. In contrast, the Moondrop Blessing 3 offers excellent sound quality and better comfort, possibly making them more suitable for longer wearing periods. These are priced at a premium and their larger size might make them a bit less portable. Neither of these options support wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and both are more suited to listening to music than for activities like exercising due to their poor score in use during exercise. If you're an audiophile looking for the best sound experience for music and TV and can afford the extra cost, the Moondrop Blessing 3 may be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER4XR are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Etymotic ER4XR is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Cost
$234
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The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Etymotic ER4XR to be very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
6.2
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER4XR are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.7
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Etymotic ER4XR are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Etymotic ER4XR and Moondrop Blessing 3 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Etymotic ER4XR and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Etymotic ER4XR | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$234 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Etymotic | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2016 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 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 ER4XR
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | May 2015
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."
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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