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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds provide excellent overall sound quality and are designed for high fidelity audio experiences, suitable for music enthusiasts. They offer a detachable cable and balanced audio with additional cable purchase; however, their microphone quality is poor. Conversely, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones have best-in-class mic quality and are highly suitable for calls, meetings, and gaming. They are a budget-friendly option with very good sound quality, yet they lack a detachable cable and advanced features like active noise cancelling. If you prioritize immersive music sessions, choose the Moondrop Blessing 3, but if you need a reliable headset for communication and gaming at a lower cost, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
Best in class for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
7.6/10
7.1/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.3/10
8.4/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
9.6/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0/10
7.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.5/10
5.6/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Cost
$320
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a price of $320 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
"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."
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
Get a great deal on the Moondrop Blessing 3 or the Turtle Beach Recon 70
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).
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