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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exercise use and need earbuds with higher sweat resistance and durability, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would be the better option since they are specifically designed to be sweatproof and dustproof, making them ideal for rigorous workouts. On the other hand, if budget is a significant consideration and you are looking for decent sound quality without the premium price, the Moondrop Nekocake offers a good balance of sound and features for a lower cost. Both offer good sound quality for everyday use, but the Jabra has slightly better noise isolation and is more suited for calls and meetings due to better microphone quality, whereas the Moondrop offers a slightly better soundstage. Keep in mind the Jabra also supports wireless charging, which can be a convenient feature, but they are considerably more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.1/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
7.7/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
7.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
$39
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The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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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