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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and TV and video, both Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sennheiser IE600 offer excellent performance, with Sennheiser being top-tier. For comfort during extended use, both are very good, but keep in mind neither are suitable for exercise, as they're not sweatproof. Neither of them supports wireless connectivity, so if you prefer a cable-free experience, these might not be the best fit. The Sennheiser provides better noise isolation, which is a plus for air travel and noisy environments. Both have a detachable cable and similar build quality, but note that Moondrop has poor built-in controls, which could be inconvenient. Neither is particularly good for calls or gaming due to the poor microphone quality and potential latency issues. If portability is crucial, Sennheiser has a medium earbud carry size compared to the very large size for Moondrop, making Sennheiser more travel-friendly. Consider your budget and which of these factors are most important to your listening experience to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.9/10
3.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8/10
5.4/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2/10
9.3/10
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
7.0/10
The Sennheiser IE600 is good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Cost
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $320 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $600.
"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."
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
Get a great deal on the Moondrop Blessing 2 or the Sennheiser IE600
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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