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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major consideration and you're looking for earbuds primarily for listening to music or podcasts, especially while exercising or traveling, the Moondrop Nekocake may be suitable as they are budget-friendly and offer good portability and sweat resistance. However, if you need headphones with active noise cancelling for air travel and better call quality, and don't mind spending more, the JBL Tune 660NC would be a better choice. The JBLs also offer foldability for portability, though they are not as exercise-friendly as the Moondrops due to lack of sweatproof certification. Both options provide a wired connection, but only the JBLs have customizable app controls and a longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC 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
Gaming
5.4
4.6
The JBL Tune 660NC and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The JBL Tune 660NC and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
42.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$39
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune 660NC to be only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune 660NC and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune 660NC
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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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