Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black
IEM
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)ANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).
Comfort
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $320).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IEM | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $320, Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) 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, Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Moondrop Blessing 3 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.