Moondrop Edge
Moondrop
66 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Moondrop Edge
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
Sound quality 9
Bass response 6
Noise cancellation 6
Comfort 6
Build quality 5
Battery life 4
Jabra Evolve3 85
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Specifications
| Moondrop Edge | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | aluminum alloy | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 15 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | MOONDROP APP | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | MOONDROP APP | Android & iOS |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Moondrop Edge0.829score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.205score per dollar
Moondrop Edge offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
