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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and build quality, and mainly listening to music and watching TV or videos, the Moondrop Blessing 3 could be a better fit despite its premium price. However, it does not have a microphone for calls, has a heavier weight, and only fair scores in exercise, travel, and portability. The Moondrop Chu offers a more budget-friendly option with very good call quality and gaming scores and includes an in-line microphone, but it may not match the Blessing 3's sound and build quality. Neither option supports wireless use or active noise canceling, so if you need those features, you may want to consider different models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
8.0
The Moondrop Chu is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
7.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Moondrop Chu are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Cost
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$245
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The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Moondrop Chu costs $245.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.9
The Moondrop Chu and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Moondrop Chu are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $245 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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Headfonics
Meldrick | June 2023
"The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent imaging performance, especially for the price. Pair that with its neutral tonality with slight elevations towards both ends of the frequency response, and the Blessing 3 technically proficient set of IEMs that are also enjoyable to listen to every day."
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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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).
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