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FiiO FH5s 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO FH5s
Sound8.0
Value8.0
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of FiiO FH5s vs Moondrop Blessing 2
SpecFiiO FH5sMoondrop Blessing 2
TypeWired IEMsWired IEMs
Price (USD)$349$222
HearWiki score78 / 100 · Great84 / 100 · Great
Released20212020
Audio
Driver2DD + 2BA hybrid1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Drivers per side45
Frequency response10Hz - 40kHz9Hz-37kHz
Impedance40 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB/mW117 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB)106-
Wireless
Multipoint pairing-No
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
Design
Weight8.8 g-
Detachable cableYesYes

What reviewers said

FiiO FH5s

The FiiO FH5s is a versatile hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs dual dynamic drivers with dual balanced armatures to deliver a clean, neutral-leaning sound with strong detail and well-controlled bass. Its standout features include a semi-open design, triple tuning switches for subtle sound adjustments, and a robust build with detachable cables, making it a solid choice for listeners seeking flexibility at a moderate price.

  • Pro:Detailed and balanced sound signature
  • Pro:Triple tuning switches for sound customization
  • Pro:Excellent build quality and comfortable fit
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation
  • Con:Tuning switch changes are subtle
  • Con:Requires a decent source due to 40-ohm impedance

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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