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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent overall sound quality and use wired earbuds primarily for music in quiet environments, the Moondrop Blessing 3 would be a better choice, though they're more expensive and aren't ideal for calls or exercise. On the other hand, if you're looking for something affordable, wireless, and more convenient for travel or exercise, with decent noise isolation and active noise cancelling, then the Moondrop Nekocake would be more suitable, although they may not match the Blessing 3 in sound quality and are not suited for high-quality TV or video experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.6
5.7
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
6.3
4.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$272
$39
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $272 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.7
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Nekocake to be good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$272 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Moondrop Blessing 3
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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."
Moondrop Nekocake
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Headphonics
Jarvin | January 2022
"What sets the Nekocake apart from its competition at this price point is the Moondrop Link app that allows the user to change the tonal balance of the Nekocake. This makes sure that it’s versatile enough to suit different sonic preferences while allowing some customization of controls."
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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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