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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into exercise or travel and need dependable earbuds, the Jabra Elite 4 would be a solid pick due to its sweat and dustproof certification, good noise isolation, and longer battery life. Its very good microphone quality also makes it suitable for calls. However, if budget is a concern and you mainly listen to music or podcasts without needing advanced features like active noise cancelling (ANC) or a robust app with equalizer settings, the Moondrop Nekocake can offer good sound quality and portability at a lower cost. Keep in mind, though, the Moondrop lacks features like sweatproofing and has a shorter battery life, making it less versatile for active users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Jabra Elite 4.
Key differences
Music
6.6
5.7
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.4
4.6
The Jabra Elite 4 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Jabra Elite 4 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.8
6.1
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
7.7
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
6.0
5.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Jabra Elite 4 and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for noise reduction.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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