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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer open-back headphones for a wider soundstage and more immersive experience during at-home listening sessions with music or TV, and if budget allows, you may lean towards the Focal Elex. However, they are not suitable for exercise, noisy environments, or travel due to lack of noise isolation and being bulkier. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 3, though less expensive and more portable, may be more versatile as earbuds with good sound quality, especially for on-the-go use, fitness activities, and casual listening. Both lack wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling, and neither is particularly optimized for gaming or calls, with poorer microphone quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
The Focal Elex has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Blessing 3.
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the Focal Elex.
Key differences
Gaming
6.9/10
6.3/10
The Focal Elex and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both only fair for gaming, though the Focal Elex is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1/10
7.8/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Focal Elex are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Cost
$749
$320
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
"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 Focal Elex or the Moondrop Blessing 3
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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