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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and detailed audio reproduction, the Moondrop Blessing 2 would be a superior choice, albeit at a higher price. However, if you need a pair of earbuds for casual listening and you're budget-conscious, the Soundcore P20i offers a more affordable option with acceptable performance. Consider the Moondrop for critical listening and enjoying nuanced music, while the Soundcore is suitable for everyday use where convenience and price are more important than the ultimate audio fidelity. Also, take into account any additional features such as microphone quality or wireless capabilities that may influence your decision based on your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
Very good for music
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
Good for gaming
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.7/10
6.4/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
6.7/10
7.3/10
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8/10
4.7/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
8.2/10
7.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The Soundcore P20i and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Soundcore P20i is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $260 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
"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."
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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