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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for top-tier comfort and noise isolation for air travel or focused music listening, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, with superior sound quality and active noise cancelling, would be an excellent but pricey choice. They're also better for watching TV and video due to their lower latency and have the bonus of a detachable cable. However, if you prefer something more affordable, portable, and suitable for shorter listening sessions like books or podcasts without breaking the bank, the Moondrop Nekocake earbuds would be a solid option, though they lack noise cancelling and are not tailored for long gaming or TV sessions due to poorer soundstage and imaging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
5.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
9.3
4.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
5.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
29.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$39
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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 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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