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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and looking for a versatile pair of wireless earbuds that are good for general use, exercising, and travel, the JBL Tune Buds may suit you. They are more portable, have active noise cancelling for noisy environments, and are both sweatproof and dustproof, making them a good option for active users. However, if you prioritize sound quality and durability and don't mind a wired connection with no active noise cancelling, the Moondrop Blessing 3 could be a better choice. Keep in mind, the Moondrop Blessing 3 lacks wireless convenience and isn't optimized for exercise or calls and meetings due to poorer microphone quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.2
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
6.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Battery
10.4 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$50
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The JBL Tune Buds has a price of $50 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune Buds has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
6.7
6.5
The JBL Tune Buds and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the JBL Tune Buds and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Buds | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10.4 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 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) | 10.8 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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JBL Tune Buds
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
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 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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