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Updated April 11, 2024·
If excellent overall sound quality is a priority and you don't mind a wired connection with no active noise cancelling, the Moondrop Blessing 3 may be your choice; however, remember they're not suited for calls, meetings, or exercise. Conversely, if you need wireless earbuds with good call quality, an immersive gaming and TV experience, and dedicated features for Apple users, consider the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2), which also offers better portability and exercise suitability. The Moondrop Blessing 3 excels in build quality and music listening, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear has better app features and is geared towards a versatile user experience at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
7.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.3
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.7 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$272
$149
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The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $272 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 3 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$272 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 4.4 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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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