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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and call quality with a more open and immersive sound experience, the EPOS PC38X would be ideal for you despite the higher price. However, if you're on a budget and prefer something portable and wireless for casual music listening and exercise, the Moondrop Nekocake may be a better choice. The Moondrop Nekocake also has app support for customization, which the EPOS lacks, but it won't perform as well as the EPOS in gaming or for calls due to lower microphone and sound quality. The PC38X offers better comfort and sound quality overall but is not as suitable for exercise or travel due to size and lack of wireless connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
5.7
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
10.0
4.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
6.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
5.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$139
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.7
The EPOS PC38X and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The EPOS PC38X and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 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 | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 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) | 249.4 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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