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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offer a high-end experience with superior comfort, build quality, sound, active noise cancelling, and better performance for calls, meetings, TV, and video, making them well-suited for air travel and work environments. Their over-ear design can accommodate longer sessions without discomfort. However, they come at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Moondrop Nekocake is budget-friendly with decent sound, but lower mic quality and less effective noise isolation, suited for less demanding scenarios like casual listening or exercise. They have a simpler stem earbud design, which might be more portable but could deliver a less immersive listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
5.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
9.1
4.6
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
9.1
5.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$39
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 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) | 323 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
Moondrop Nekocake
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Headphonics
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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