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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Tune 760NC are over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, providing a more immersive listening experience and better for noisy environments compared to the Moondrop Nekocake, which are stem earbuds without noise cancellation. The JBLs are bulkier and might not be as portable, while the Nekocakes are more compact. If cost is a concern, the Nekocakes are more budget-friendly, but if you're looking for better sound isolation and potentially higher sound quality, you might find the JBLs worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that the JBLs' noise cancellation feature might be a deciding factor if you often find yourself in loud situations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3/10
5.7/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.4/10
4.6/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.1/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
7.7/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6/10
5.0/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
Battery
40.9 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$39
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The JBL Tune 760NC has a price of $70 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
"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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