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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Google Pixel Buds A Series offer the convenience of wireless connectivity and are notably more affordable, suited for calls, and have features like sweatproof certification which are great for exercise; they also support a low latency mode beneficial for gaming and video. In comparison, the Moondrop Blessing 2 provides superior overall sound quality and soundstage, and come with a detachable cable, but lack built-in controls and a microphone, limiting their ease of use during calls and when on the go; they're not optimized for workouts due to a lack of sweatproofing, and their larger size affects portability and comfort for some users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
6.7
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
4.9
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.8
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$58
$311
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The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 2 to be very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Moondrop Blessing 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $311 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
Moondrop Blessing 2
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Headphones.com
Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"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."
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About Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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