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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value overall sound quality and an immersive music experience, the Moondrop Blessing 2 excels with its superior audio performance, but without a microphone, it's less suited for calls. Conversely, the Koss Porta Pro, with its microphone and solid sound quality, is more budget-friendly and versatile for calls and casual listening, although it lags in isolation and isn't recommended for noisy environments. The Porta Pro is foldable, enhancing portability, while the Blessing 2's bulkiness might limit ease of transport. The open design of the Porta Pro means sound leakage, which can be a concern in quiet settings. Choose the Blessing 2 for top-tier music listening or the Porta Pro if you seek affordability, convenience for calls, and transportability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.2/10
6.7/10
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1/10
4.9/10
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
7.8/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6/10
8.2/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Cost
$60
$320
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $320.
Build Quality
6.0/10
9.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) or the Moondrop Blessing 2
About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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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