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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is a premium-priced earbud offering superior overall sound quality and optimal performance for music listening, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is a mid-range open-back headphone that excels in creating an expansive soundstage, making it ideal for home listening environments. If sound isolation is a priority for you, the Moondrop Blessing 2's closed design will be better, albeit at a higher cost. However, for extended listening sessions where comfort is key, the larger, over-ear design of the Fidelio X2HR might be more suitable, and it also costs less. Neither option includes a microphone, so if you're planning to make calls or attend meetings, you may need an additional device for that purpose. The Fidelio X2HR might not be as travel-friendly due to its size, so if portability is crucial, consider the more compact Moondrop Blessing 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- The Moondrop Blessing 2 has no clear advantages over the Philips Fidelio X2HR.
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.7
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
TV and Video
8.2
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both very good for TV and video, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$214
$148
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $214 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.7
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to be good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$214 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"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."
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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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).
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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