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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and wireless convenience for air travel and commuting while keeping costs down, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is a solid choice. However, if you're more interested in the highest quality sound for music and have a larger budget, the Moondrop Blessing 3 may be worth the investment despite lacking features like active noise cancelling, wireless capability, and mic quality, which might be essential for calls. The Moondrop also provides a more balanced audio experience but can be less convenient for active users due to being wired and not sweatproof. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
Excellent 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
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
6.3/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8/10
7.8/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
8.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$320
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality.
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
Get a great deal on the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC or the Moondrop Blessing 3
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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