A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and are willing to pay a premium, the Moondrop Blessing 2, with its higher score, would be a better choice. They are highly regarded for music listening but are not suited for calls due to lack of a microphone and have a lower score for gaming and TV. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ, while noticeably more affordable, offers a microphone with a high quality score, making them ideal for calls and gaming. They are also more portable, yet they don't match the sound quality of the Moondrop Blessing 2 for music. Neither option has wireless capabilities, noise cancelling, or app-based customizations. The choice ultimately depends on whether music fidelity or versatility and cost-efficiency is your priority. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.7
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Gaming
6.7
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
7.3
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Cost
$312
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $312 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 2 | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$312 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Shopping
Moondrop Blessing 2
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Steelseries TUSQ
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
Get a great deal on the Moondrop Blessing 2 or the Steelseries TUSQ
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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Moondrop Blessing 3
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 2 vs. Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
VS
Compare Steelseries TUSQ vs. Sony WH-CH520
VS
Compare Steelseries TUSQ vs. Turtle Beach Recon 70
VS
Compare Steelseries TUSQ vs. Moondrop Nekocake
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
124,100
Recommendations made
18,615
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
