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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and durability while using earbuds during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are built for that, with higher comfort and controls quality, plus they are sweatproof. However, Moondrop Nekocake offers better noise isolation, portability, and is optimized for air travel at a lower price point. The Powerbeats also have substantially longer battery life, but if budget is a significant factor, the Nekocake provides a more affordable option with decent sound and comfort for casual use. Neither offers active noise cancelling or lossless codec support, but both support the AAC codec, making them suitable for Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
5.7
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.7
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
5.7
5.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
4.6
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$39
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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