Neckband
Powerbeats3 Wireless
Not yet scored
$200
Full review dataPowerbeats3 Wireless vs Moondrop VOYAGER: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Powerbeats3 Wireless vs Moondrop VOYAGER, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Moondrop VOYAGER
78Great
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop VOYAGER leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Powerbeats3 Wireless
- Moondrop VOYAGER
HearWiki score
-
78
Sound
-
8.0
Battery
-
6.2
Calls
-
6.3
Value
-
6.3
Price (USD)
$200
$150
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Moondrop VOYAGER (2024) against Powerbeats3 Wireless (2016). The Moondrop VOYAGER is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 4.1 and Top codec LHDC against AAC. It also adds USB-C.
- Powerbeats3 Wireless2016
- VOYAGER20248 yr newer
What differsPowerbeats3 WirelessVOYAGER
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- 5.2
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
Powerbeats3 WirelessVOYAGER
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $150
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 78
- Released
- 2016
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- 5.2
- Codecs
- AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- 10.5 h
- 12 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- -
- 29.6 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Model code
- MNLX2LL/A
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Powerbeats3 Wireless
The Powerbeats3 Wireless are sport-focused earphones with a neckband design and ear hooks for a stable fit. They pair easily with Apple gear thanks to the W1 chip, offer around 10.5 hours of playback per charge, and include a quick-charge feature for a quick boost. These are a solid option for workouts, though they lack modern USB-C and advanced codecs.
- Pro:Secure ear-hook fit for exercise
- Pro:Fast pairing with Apple devices
- Pro:Quick charge gives 1 hour from 5 minutes
- Con:Only AAC codec support
- Con:Older Bluetooth 4.1 standard
- Con:No USB-C charging
Moondrop VOYAGER
The Moondrop VOYAGER is a wireless neckband earphone that packs a surprisingly robust feature set for its price, centered around a built-in DAC and extensive high-quality codec support. It offers a lengthy battery life and solid microphone performance, making it a compelling option for listeners seeking hi-fi audio on the go without active noise cancellation. Its lightweight design and broad compatibility cater to both casual and discerning users.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including aptX Adaptive and LHDC
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life for extended listening
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lack of wireless charging
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