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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value high-quality sound and are willing to pay a premium, the Moondrop Blessing 3—though pricier—offers an excellent overall sound quality, especially for music and TV. They have a detachable cable and more robust build quality but are not optimal for exercise, as they aren't sweatproof and have a larger size. On the other hand, if you're on a budget or primarily need earbuds for calls, the Sony MDREX15AP, despite poorer sound quality, provides very good comfort and is significantly cheaper. Remember, the Moondrop Blessing 3 has poor microphone quality, which could be a disadvantage for calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.6
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
3.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.4
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good.
Cost
$320
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDREX15AP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.3
6.7
The Sony MDREX15AP and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both only fair for gaming.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony MDREX15AP to be good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 3.1 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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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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