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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive sound for music and TV with the option to go wired, the Moondrop Blessing 3 stands out for its excellent overall sound quality, but lacks in features like a microphone for calls and isn't suited for exercise. Conversely, if comfort is key and you prefer an open-back design for a broader soundstage, the Philips SHP9500 provides very good sound and is considered best in class for comfort; however, it falls short in noise isolation and is not portable. Consider the Moondrop if sound quality trumps all, or Philips if comfort and budget are your primary concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the Philips SHP9500.
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
6.3
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.0
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Cost
$320
$48
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$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.9
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Headphones Lab
Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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