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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're seeking better noise isolation and prefer a product optimized for different activities including exercise, travel, and general use, the JBL Live Pro 2 would be the better choice, as they offer superior noise isolation, sweatproof features, and have a convenient wireless charging option. They also have an ear detection feature, which can pause and play audio automatically. However, if budget is a significant concern and you also value app customization, the Moondrop Nekocake is worth considering, especially as it supports AAC codec, which is preferable for Apple device users. Also, note that the Moondrop Nekocake has a slightly longer battery life without the case, but lacks features like sweatproof certification and ear detection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
4.6
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
5.0
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
8.3 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$90
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $90 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.9
5.7
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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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