Wired IEMs
Etymotic ER3XR Earphones
78Great
$179
Full review dataEtymotic ER3XR Earphones vs Moondrop Blessing 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop Blessing 2 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop Blessing 2 - Great overall at around $222.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop Blessing 2
84Great
$222
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Etymotic ER3XR Earphones
Sound8.5
Value7.5
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Etymotic ER3XR Earphones | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $179 | $222 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Balanced Armature (BA) | 1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures |
| Driver size | - | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 5 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-16kHz | 9Hz-37kHz |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | 117 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 18 g | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
Etymotic ER3XR Earphones
The Etymotic ER3XR is a single balanced-armature in-ear monitor that offers a slightly enhanced low-end while retaining the brand's signature accurate and detailed sound. Its deep-fit design provides exceptional noise isolation, making it a strong choice for critical listening in noisy environments. With a detachable cable and lightweight build, it prioritizes pure audio performance over convenience features.
- Pro:Excellent passive noise isolation
- Pro:Accurate and detailed sound with a touch of extra bass
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:Deep insertion fit may not suit all ears
- Con:No inline controls or microphone
- Con:Limited frequency response at the top end
Moondrop Blessing 2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is a hybrid in-ear monitor that delivers a balanced, highly detailed sound with excellent imaging and separation for its price. It's easy to drive, comfortable, and offers a neutral tuning that appeals to critical listeners, though it falls short of flagship-level refinement in stage size and midrange timbre.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and imaging
- Pro:Neutral, well-balanced tuning
- Pro:Easy to drive with high sensitivity
- Con:Midrange timbre can sound slightly unnatural
- Con:Soundstage is not particularly wide
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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