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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 1More Sonoflow may be a better choice if you prioritize overall sound quality and active noise canceling for an immersive experience and better suitability for air travel, with good performance in comfort and build quality. They're over-ear headphones, which typically offer a more encompassing sound and better noise isolation but are larger and less portable. On the other hand, the Moondrop Nekocake, as less expensive earbuds, are more portable and offer good build quality but without active noise canceling. They're also rated slightly higher for exercise use and have earbud carry size for convenience but fall short in overall sound quality compared to the 1More Sonoflow. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Sonoflow
Good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.2/10
5.7/10
The 1More Sonoflow is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
4.6/10
The 1More Sonoflow and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the 1More Sonoflow is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
6.1/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the 1More Sonoflow is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
7.7/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Sonoflow is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7/10
5.0/10
The 1More Sonoflow and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the 1More Sonoflow is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The 1More Sonoflow is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
40.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The 1More Sonoflow has 40 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The 1More Sonoflow has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
"The SonoFlow is cheap and fun, without going too far into being overly warm or annoyingly grating, or sharp sounding. The ANC features are lovely with strong app integration and excellent battery life."
"What sets the Nekocake apart from its competition at this price point is the Moondrop Link app that allows the user to change the tonal balance of the Nekocake. This makes sure that it’s versatile enough to suit different sonic preferences while allowing some customization of controls."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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