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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and gaming, the JBL Tune Flex is a solid choice with its very good performance in these areas, plus they have a low latency mode which is beneficial for gaming. However, for calls and meetings, they might not be the best due to poor microphone quality. For a tighter budget, the Moondrop Nekocake is less expensive and still offers good sound for everyday listening, along with better portability and a dust-resistant design. Though, it lacks active noise cancelling and doesn't perform as well in noisy environments or during exercise compared to the JBL Tune Flex. If active noise cancelling and superior music and gaming experience are important to you, go for the JBL Tune Flex, but for a balance between cost and performance, the Moondrop Nekocake is a competent option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Flex
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the JBL Tune Flex.
Key differences
Music
7.3
5.7
The JBL Tune Flex is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
8.5
4.6
The JBL Tune Flex is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.7
The JBL Tune Flex is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
TV and Video
7.8
5.0
The JBL Tune Flex is good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Flex has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$39
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL Tune Flex has a price of $60 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.3
6.1
The JBL Tune Flex and Moondrop Nekocake are both only fair for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Nekocake to be good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Flex is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Tune Flex and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Tune Flex and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune Flex | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune Flex
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MajorHiFi
Gabby Bloch | May 2023
"JBL is offering a similar design and arguably better resolution than the more expensive AirPods 3rd Generation. Add to that a comfortable and versatile fit, an equalizer and pretty decent ANC, and you’ve got a quality wireless earphone. I would have loved longer battery life and more crystal calls, but for the price, you can’t complain. A solid deal overall."
Moondrop Nekocake
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Headphonics
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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