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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort, top-notch active noise canceling for air travel, and wireless convenience, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a great choice; they excel at blocking out ambient noise and have a long battery life ideal for extended use. On the other hand, if you prefer in-ear monitors with a cable, don't require active noise canceling, and are looking for a more balanced and authentic audio reproduction for critical listening, the Moondrop Blessing 2 could be a better fit, although they're not as versatile for calls or TV watching due to poorer microphone quality and no wireless option. Consider where you'll use them most and if you need features like virtual surround sound, wireless charging, or sweatproofing, which the Bose offers but the Moondrop does not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
6.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
8.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Battery
29.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery.
Cost
$429
$320
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $320.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
8.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both very good for music.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Moondrop Blessing 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Moondrop Blessing 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
Moondrop Blessing 2
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Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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