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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds offer excellent overall sound quality and are suitable for high-fidelity music with their balanced armature and dynamic drivers; however, they lack wireless functionality, have no active noise cancelling, and are not optimized for exercise. They're more of a choice for audiophiles willing to invest in premium sound at a higher price and who primarily listen in quiet environments. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are much less expensive, provide very good noise isolation with active noise cancelling, and boast a far longer battery life suitable for travel and prolonged use. With their foldability and optimization for air travel, these are a versatile option for everyday use, including work and commuting. Choose the Blessing 3 if sound quality is paramount and cost isn't an issue; opt for the Life Q30 if you value convenience, functionality, and affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.6
7.1
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.3
5.3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
5.4
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
44.0 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 3 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$320
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 3 and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.7 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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 263 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."
Soundcore Life Q30
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Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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