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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music, the Moondrop Blessing 2 offers superior audio fidelity, ideal for audiophiles, but at a higher cost. Conversely, the Sennheiser 450BT provides a balanced sound with the added convenience of wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, making them more versatile for everyday use such as commuting or casual listening. The Sennheisers also have a built-in microphone which is practical for phone calls, whereas the Moondrop Blessing 2, being wired IEMs (In-Ear Monitors), are less about convenience features and more about sound quality for critical listening. Consider your primary use—whether it's for high-quality audio listening at home or for flexibility and features on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.7
6.2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.7
8.8
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.9
The Sennheiser 450BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
27.5 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$312
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $312 and the Sennheiser 450BT costs $90.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 450BT has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Sennheiser 450BT and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.2
8.1
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sennheiser 450BT are both very good for TV and video.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sennheiser 450BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Sennheiser 450BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$312 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 27.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 240.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Moondrop Blessing 2
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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."
Sennheiser 450BT
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Lily Katz | March 2022
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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