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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the Moondrop Nekocake is more budget-friendly compared to the Bose 700. However, the Bose 700 offers active noise cancellation, superior call quality, and a more premium build which might justify its higher price if those features are important to you. The Bose 700 is more suitable for noisy environments and taking calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake may be sufficient for casual listening in quieter settings. Keep in mind that you're also paying for brand reputation and customer support with Bose, which could be beneficial in the long run. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Bose 700.
Key differences
Music
7.5
5.7
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.3
4.6
The Bose 700 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Bose 700 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.3
6.1
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The Bose 700 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Bose 700 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
20.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$39
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.7
The Bose 700 and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 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) | 263 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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