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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're looking for an immersive listening experience with music and have an amplifier or are willing to invest in one, the HifiMan Edition XS headphones would be superior, especially because of their open design which typically allows for a wider soundstage. However, these headphones lack convenience for on-the-go use due to their size and the need for an amplifier to get the best sound. Unlike the HifiMan, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds are more versatile for everyday use, suitable for travel, and offer good noise isolation, but their in-ear design may not be as comfortable for long listening sessions. Neither option supports wireless connectivity; if that's important to you, consider that both require a wired connection. The Moondrop Blessing 3 may be the better choice if you move around a lot and don't want to carry a large set of headphones, while the HifiMan Edition XS would be ideal if your primary concern is the quality of your music experience at home. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
  • Very good for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
  • The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Edition XS.

Key differences

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Music

8.8
Edition XS
Blessing 3
7.6
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.

Gaming

7.4
Edition XS
Blessing 3
6.3
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.

TV and Video

9.5
Edition XS
Blessing 3
8.0
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Edition XS
Blessing 3
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.

Build Quality

8.5
Edition XS
Blessing 3
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.0
Edition XS
Blessing 3
5.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Edition XS
Blessing 3
7.8
The HifiMan Edition XS and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.

Cost

$269
Edition XS
Blessing 3
$272
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The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $272.

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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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HifiMan Edition XSMoondrop Blessing 3
HifiMan Edition XSMoondrop Blessing 3

GENERAL

Price
$269
$272
Brand
HifiManMoondrop
Release Date
December 1, 2021April 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.9/107.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/105/10
Gaming Score
7.5/106.4/10
TV and Video Score
9.5/108.1/10
Exercise Score
4.4/104.5/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Mic Quality
N/A2.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.6/107.6/10
Size
N/ALarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
421 Grams18.1 Grams
Waterproof Rating
00

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HifiMan Edition XS

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Headphonesty

Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream 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 HifiMan

HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.

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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