Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs Moondrop Blessing 3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Kiwi Ears KE4 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Kiwi Ears KE4 - Outstanding overall at around $199.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop Blessing 3
73Great
$360
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Kiwi Ears KE4
- Moondrop Blessing 3
HearWiki score
84
73
Sound
8.6
8.2
Value
8.6
6.9
Price (USD)
$200
$360
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?
Same generation
Kiwi Ears KE4 (2024) against Moondrop Blessing 3 (2023). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- KE420241 yr newer
- Blessing 32023
Specifications
KE4Blessing 3
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $360
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 73
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 2DD + 4BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- 2DD + 4BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 6
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 30 kHz
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 14.8 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- -
- 6 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Kiwi Ears KE4
The Kiwi Ears KE4 is a wired hybrid IEM that offers a balanced, relaxing sound with a distinct twist on the popular 'New Meta' tuning, adding extra bass and treble sparkle. It delivers solid midrange clarity and a comfortable fit, making it a versatile choice for many genres, though its smooth presentation may not excite those seeking aggressive or highly dynamic sound.
- Pro:Well-balanced hybrid tuning with rich lower mids and airy treble
- Pro:Comfortable fit and broad genre versatility
- Pro:Good resolution and clarity for its price
- Con:Sub-bass can get overpowering at times
- Con:Limited resolving power and dynamic impact
- Con:Smooth tuning may feel less exciting than V-shaped alternatives
Moondrop Blessing 3
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is a wired hybrid IEM that pairs dual dynamic drivers with four balanced armatures for a technically adept, neutral-leaning sound with a slight lift at the frequency extremes. It offers strong detail retrieval and precise imaging, though its bulky, fragile build and lack of wireless or noise-canceling features limit it to focused, at-home listening. Priced around $360, it’s an ambitious engineering showcase rather than a universally tuned all-rounder.
- Pro:Very accurate frequency response with excellent consistency
- Pro:Outstanding imaging and detail retrieval
- Pro:Neutral tuning with subtle bass and treble emphasis
- Con:Large, heavy shells and fragile faceplates
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless support
- Con:Not suited for sports, travel, or office use due to wired-only design
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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