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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for exceptional sound quality and a wide soundstage, the AKG K712 Pro excels, providing an immersive music listening experience, especially in quiet environments due to its open design. However, they are less suitable for calls and meetings, and their bulkiness affects portability. Conversely, the Moondrop Nekocake is a budget-friendly, closed earbud option offering wireless convenience, respectable sound, and better suitability for exercise or travel. They also have a built-in microphone, but may fall short for critical listening or in scenarios where robust soundstage is desired. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
7.0
4.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
5.0
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$39
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.7
The AKG K712 Pro and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
Moondrop Nekocake
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Jarvin | January 2022
"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 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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