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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you prefer open-back headphones for a more natural soundstage, Koss Porta Pro would be a good choice; they're also foldable, making them somewhat portable. However, they don't isolate sound well and aren't suited for noisy environments or exercise. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 3, while more expensive, offers excellent sound quality and build quality, and their earbud design provides better noise isolation which can be useful for travel or loud places. They also have a detachable cable, but they may not be comfortable for all activities due to their large size and lack of sweat resistance. If you make calls often or need a microphone, you might favor the Koss for its in-line mic, but if sound quality is paramount, Moondrop Blessing 3 has the edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
8.2
6.3
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1
5.0
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 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 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
6.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 3 to be very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
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How the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro (with mic) | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 18.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
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Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"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."
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 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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