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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and use your headphones for various activities like gaming, TV, and music, the Earfun Wave Pro with its higher mic, gaming, and TV scores, would be a better choice despite being pricier. The Earfun also offers active noise canceling and a longer battery life which is ideal for air travel and noisy environments. However, if price is a major concern and your usage is mostly for casual listening and you prefer the portability of earbuds, the Moondrop Nekocake is suitable, especially since it supports AAC codec optimized for Apple devices. The Earfun is bulkier but foldable and caters to more robust needs including sweat resistance for exercise, whereas the Moondrop's smaller size is better for light use and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Music
7.0
5.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
8.7
4.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
6.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
8.0
5.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
80.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$39
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 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 | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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