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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exercising with your earbuds, the Jaybird Vista 2 has a higher score for use during exercise, is sweatproof, dustproof, and offers active noise cancelling, making it more suited for outdoor and gym environments. The Vista 2 also has a longer battery life for both the earbuds and the case, and supports wireless charging. On the other hand, the Moondrop Nekocake, while less expensive, lacks these features and has a shorter battery life. However, both offer good sound quality for music and have an app with equalizer settings to customize your listening experience. The Nekocake is lighter than the Vista 2, which could be more comfortable for some users during extended listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Jaybird Vista 2.
Key differences
Music
6.3
5.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.2
4.6
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Jaybird Vista 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.0
6.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Jaybird Vista 2 is somewhat better.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$39
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $80 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 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 Jaybird Vista 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for noise reduction.
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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Jaybird Vista 2 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 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 | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | September 2022
"Compared to the original Vista, the Jaybird Vista 2 adds some key features including ANC and SurroundSense to control how much environmental noise you hear. If you're an athlete and are looking for rugged earbuds with tons of customization options, the Jaybird Vista 2 makes for a good option—but only if you are able to achieve a proper fit from the proprietary ear tips."
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 Jaybird
Jaybird is an American headphone and activity tracker manufacturer focused on the exercise and sports market. The company was founded in 2006 by Judd Armstrong who sought for a product that was thoroughly sweatproof and that wouldn’t get in the way during physical activity. Jaybird is a part of the Swiss company Logitech International, since 2016.
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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