Wired IEMs
HiFiMAN RE800 Silver
78Great
$124
Full review dataHiFiMAN RE800 Silver 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.
HiFiMAN RE800 Silver
Sound8.0
Value8.5
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | HiFiMAN RE800 Silver | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $124 | $222 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 9.2mm dynamic driver with Topology Diaphragm | 1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 5 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-20kHz | 9Hz-37kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 117 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 14.5 g | - |
| Detachable cable | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | - |
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN RE800 Silver
The HiFiMAN RE800 Silver is a single dynamic-driver IEM that delivers impressive detail and clarity for its price, thanks to its 9.2mm Topology Diaphragm. It offers a balanced, slightly bright sound with strong mids and treble, making it a great value alternative to pricier models, though the fixed cable is a notable limitation.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Detailed and vivid sound signature
- Pro:Comfortable and well-built
- Con:Non-detachable cable
- Con:Slightly bright tuning may not suit all listeners
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features
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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