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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds are less expensive and provide excellent overall sound quality, although they have poor microphone quality which might not be ideal for calls. For critical listening and high fidelity music, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II outperforms with its best-in-class sound, but it's more expensive. Neither are suitable for exercise due to their poor sweatproofing, but if you're looking for earbuds to use during TV and video sessions, both are rated well, with the Moondrop having a slight edge for its very good performance. Neither set support wireless connection, active noise cancelling, or low latency features, so for activities that benefit from these like commuting or gaming, you may want to consider other options. Both have a fair level of noise isolation and are similar in comfort and build quality, however, bear in mind these are larger earbuds that may not suit all ear sizes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II.
Advantages of the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
Key differences
Music
7.6
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
TV and Video
8.0
8.8
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both very good for TV and video, though the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Thieaudio Monarch Mk II are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Cost
$320
$999
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The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.3
6.7
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Thieaudio Monarch Mk II both have excellent build quality.
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How the Moondrop Blessing 3 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Blessing 3 | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18.1 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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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 Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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