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Blessing 2
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WH-1000XM5
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Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

8.7
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
8.2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and Sony WH-1000XM5 are both very good for music, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.

Gaming

6.7
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
5.6
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair for gaming, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.

Phone Calls

4.9
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
5.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.8
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
6.0
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.

TV and Video

8.2
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
5.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.

Battery

N/A
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
40.3 Hours
The Moondrop Blessing 2 does not have a battery. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$248
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
$398
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The Moondrop Blessing 2 has a price of $248 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

9.0
Blessing 2
WH-1000XM5
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Blessing 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 has very good build quality.

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How the Moondrop Blessing 2 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Moondrop Blessing 2Sony WH-1000XM5
Moondrop Blessing 2Sony WH-1000XM5

GENERAL

Price
$248
$398
Brand
MoondropSony
Release Date
June 1, 2020May 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.8/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/105.6/10
Gaming Score
6.8/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
8.2/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A40.3 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A8.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.8/10
Comfort score
8/107.6/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
9 Grams249.4 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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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."

Sony WH-1000XM5

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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."

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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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