Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Moondrop - Blessing 3 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 117 dB | 123 dB |
Between the Blessing 3 and Nova, the Blessing 3 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Nova wins on sensitivity. Overall, the Blessing 3 scores 68.3 and the Nova scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nova edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.3 vs 73.9), but the 5.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Blessing 3 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Nova if you care most about sensitivity. Its strongest claims are sensitivity. The single most decisive one: Sensitivity — 5.13% more. 123 dB vs 117 dB.
Both ship with comparable driver count, impedance, detachable cable, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Nova is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Moondrop - Blessing 3 or Truthear - Nova?
Truthear - Nova leads the current Mars Score by 5.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare sensitivity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Moondrop - Blessing 3 if…
Moondrop - Blessing 3 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Truthear - Nova if…
Truthear - Nova has the measurable edge on sensitivity db.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Moondrop - Blessing 3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Truthear - Nova wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 5.13% more. 123 dB vs 117 dB.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Moondrop - Blessing 3 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5 | 5 |
| Driver types | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 15 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 117 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Moondrop - Blessing 3 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | 2-pin | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |