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Updated January 10, 2024·

If sound quality and fidelity are top priorities, especially with vocal and instrumental clarity, the Moondrop Blessing 2 might be the better choice despite being pricier. However, if you're looking for convenience, such as wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, and potentially more comfort for long periods of wear, the Sony WF1000XM3 is a great option, generally at a more affordable price point. Sony's headphones also offer the added benefit of an integrated microphone for calls, which could be a deciding factor if you require this feature for your daily use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
  • Very good for music
  • Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.7
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
7.5
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is good.

Gaming

6.7
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Phone Calls

4.9
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.8
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.

TV and Video

8.2
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
5.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.

Battery

N/A
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$320
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
$180
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $320 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

9.0
Blessing 2
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sony WF1000XM3 both have excellent build quality.

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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Moondrop Blessing 2Sony WF1000XM3
Moondrop Blessing 2Sony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$320
$180
Brand
MoondropSony
Release Date
June 1, 2020August 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.8/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/108.2/10
Gaming Score
6.8/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
8.2/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A6 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8/107.9/10
Size
LargeLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
9 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Moondrop Blessing 2

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Headphones.com

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."

Sony WF1000XM3

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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