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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for affordability, Moondrop Blessing 2 is the less expensive option, making it suitable for tight budgets. On the other hand, if you prioritize a wide soundstage and a highly detailed listening experience, the Sennheiser HD800S might be worth the greater investment. The HD800S is renowned for its superior sound quality, ideal for audiophiles and critical listening. However, remember that extensive and immersive sound might not be as critical for day-to-day casual use, where Moondrop Blessing 2 would suffice. Also, consider if you need portability and isolation since earbuds like Moondrop Blessing 2 will generally provide better noise isolation and are easier to carry around than over-ear headphones like the HD800S. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- The Moondrop Blessing 2 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD800S.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.7
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Gaming
6.7
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.2
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Cost
$312
$1,390
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $312 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,390.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Sennheiser HD800S and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD800S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sennheiser HD800S both have excellent build quality.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$312 | $1,390 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 9.7/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 371.9 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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Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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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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