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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is your main concern, JLab Go Air Pop may be the better fit as they are less expensive than Moondrop Nekocake. For long listening sessions, such as during air travel, JLab's excellent build quality and best-in-class portability could be advantageous. However, if you prefer better sound quality and engage in activities where a sweatproof design is beneficial, such as exercising, Moondrop Nekocake's superior sound and sweat resistance might be preferable. Neither are ideal for gaming due to high latency, and if you take calls frequently, the mic quality in both is not outstanding. Additionally, if you use Android devices and value app customization, Moondrop's equalizer and app control options could be a deciding factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
5.7
The JLab Go Air Pop is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.5
4.6
The JLab Go Air Pop and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the JLab Go Air Pop is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
6.1
5.0
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$39
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JLab Go Air Pop has a price of $25 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Air Pop has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Nekocake to be good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
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How the JLab Go Air Pop and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Air Pop | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 6.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 27 | 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 | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 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) | 3.9 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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 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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