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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality sound for music and a premium build, the Moondrop Blessing 3 may be worth the investment despite its higher cost. It offers excellent sound quality and a good soundstage but lacks a microphone and wireless functionality, making it less versatile for calls and convenience. On the other hand, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC provides very good sound quality with active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity at a lower price, suitable for noise-sensitive environments like air travel. However, it may not match the Moondrop Blessing 3 in sound quality for music. Choose Skullcandy for a more feature-rich experience at a lower price or Moondrop if sound quality and build are your top concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.7
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
5.6
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
8.0
5.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$320
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.3
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Skullcandy Hesh ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 23 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.6 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 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 226.7 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."
Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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