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 April 11, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds are a premium choice known for excellent sound quality; great for music enthusiasts wanting a balanced audio reproduction that is clear and detailed. However, they lack wireless capabilities and have a poor microphone, making them less suitable for calls and not convenient for exercise. The Sennheiser 450BT, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers good sound quality with wireless freedom, active noise cancelling for quiet listening, an excellent battery life for long usage, and low latency suitable for TV and gaming. The Sennheiser is also foldable for better portability and optimized with app controls for personalizing your experience, making it a versatile choice for everyday use. Choose Moondrop if sound quality for music is your priority and you don't mind a wired connection; opt for Sennheiser if you need a well-rounded, wireless headphone with good sound, extra features, and at a lower cost. 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 3
- Good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.2
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.8
The Sennheiser 450BT is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.9
The Sennheiser 450BT is only fair for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
27.5 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$320
$139
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Sennheiser 450BT costs $139.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 450BT has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Sennheiser 450BT and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.0
8.1
The Sennheiser 450BT and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both very good for TV and video.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Moondrop Blessing 3 and the Sennheiser 450BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Sennheiser 450BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $139 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 27.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 240.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Shopping
Moondrop Blessing 3
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Sennheiser 450BT
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2022
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."
Get a great deal on the Moondrop Blessing 3 or the Sennheiser 450BT
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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Moondrop Blessing 3 vs. Moondrop Blessing 2
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 3 vs. Sennheiser Momentum Sport
VS
Compare Moondrop Blessing 3 vs. Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
VS
Compare Sennheiser 450BT vs. Skullcandy Hesh ANC
VS
Compare Sennheiser 450BT vs. Philips Fidelio X2HR
VS
Compare Sennheiser 450BT vs. JBL Live 770NC
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
95,000
Recommendations made
14,250
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
