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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and music listening, the Moondrop Blessing 2 offers superior audio performance, but they're wired and not as convenient for calls or travel. On the other hand, the Sony WH-CH520 headphones are wireless, provide better comfort, have a longer battery life, and are more versatile for activities like gaming or calls, due to their integrated microphone. They also offer better portability and are significantly less expensive, making them a practical choice if you're on a budget and need something for everyday use. The Moondrop Blessing 2 doesn't have a microphone, so they're not suited for calls, and they're not the best for exercise due to their cable and fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sony WH-CH520
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.7
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Sony WH-CH520 is good.
Gaming
6.7
8.8
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.7
The Sony WH-CH520 is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
N/A
52.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $260 and the Sony WH-CH520 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WH-CH520 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is good.
TV and Video
8.2
8.2
The Sony WH-CH520 and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both very good for TV and video.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sony WH-CH520 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Sony WH-CH520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 52 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 147.41 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."
Sony WH-CH520
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Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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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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