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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you frequently attend calls or meetings and prioritize convenience, the JBL Live Buds 3 with built-in controls, wireless features, and a smart charging case that provides additional battery life might be your choice, despite their weaker performance in those areas. However, for solely music listening, especially on wired devices, the Moondrop Blessing 3 offers superior sound and build quality but lacks the ease of wireless connectivity and has subpar mic quality. The JBLs are better suited for exercise with sweat and dust resistance, and active noise cancellation for travel, while the Moondrops, without these features, offer a more balanced audio experience when used with compatible high-end cables. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$216
$320
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Buds 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.8
7.6
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Buds 3 | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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