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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and built-in controls, the JBL 510BT headphones could serve you well, but they are less portable and offer only fair noise isolation. On the other hand, the Moondrop Nekocake earbuds are more portable, have better noise isolation, and come with an app that provides equalizer and customization options; however, their battery life is shorter and they might be less comfortable for long listening sessions. The JBLs are recommended for casual use at home or office, while the Moondrop Nekocakes are better suited for on-the-go listening and exercise, as they are sweatproof. Neither are ideal for critical listening or gaming due to sound quality and latency limitations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Nekocake.
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.2
5.7
The JBL 510BT is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.4
4.6
The JBL 510BT and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
5.0
The JBL 510BT and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$39
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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How the JBL 510BT and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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