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Bose QC 35 II — Over-ear · 2017
Bose

Bose QC 35 II

Over-ear · 2017

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Moondrop Blessing 3 wins by 6
Moondrop Blessing 3 — IEM
Moondrop

Moondrop Blessing 3

IEM

90
/ 100
From $320
Specdex verdict

Moondrop Blessing 3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC 35 II lands at 84 and Moondrop Blessing 3 at 90. That puts Moondrop Blessing 3 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QC 35 II if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Moondrop Blessing 3 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Moondrop Blessing 3

Tuning, detail, and staging

Moondrop Blessing 3 leads on sound (90 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Bose QC 35 II

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QC 35 II leads on anc (82 vs 0).

Comfort

Moondrop Blessing 3

Long-session wearability

Moondrop Blessing 3 leads on comfort (88 vs 83).

Value for money

Moondrop Blessing 3

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Moondrop Blessing 3 more score per dollar ($320 vs $349).

Bose QC 35 II 84
vs
90 Moondrop Blessing 3

Score breakdown

Bose QC 35 II
84
anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80
Moondrop Blessing 3
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Bose QC 35 II versus Moondrop Blessing 3 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QC 35 II Moondrop Blessing 3
Type
Over-ear
IEM
Release year
2017
—

Bose QC 35 II

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Moondrop Blessing 3

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Bose QC 35 II vs Moondrop Blessing 3

Which is better, Bose QC 35 II or Moondrop Blessing 3? +

Moondrop Blessing 3 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose QC 35 II worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QC 35 II delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in sound.

Is Moondrop Blessing 3 worth the price? +

At $320, Moondrop Blessing 3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QC 35 II or Moondrop Blessing 3 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Bose QC 35 II or Moondrop Blessing 3? +

Moondrop Blessing 3 — leads on sound (90 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QC 35 II or Moondrop Blessing 3? +

Bose QC 35 II — leads on anc (82 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.