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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you require wireless convenience for mobility and exercise, the Jabra Elite 4 is ideal, with features like sweatproof certification and a secure fit for active use. They also support calls with good microphone quality. For audiophiles seeking the finest sound for music, the Moondrop Blessing 2 offers excellent sound and comfort but lacks wireless functionality and a microphone. These are wired earbuds better suited for quiet environments rather than exercise or commuting, due to their lack of noise cancellation. Choose Jabra for versatility and affordability, or Moondrop for superior audio quality in static listening scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
Very good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very 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
6.6/10
8.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
6.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8/10
4.9/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6/10
7.8/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
TV and Video
6.0/10
8.2/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
6.0/10
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$311
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The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
"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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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