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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize extended use during exercise or travel and a more secure fit, consider the Jlab Go Air Sport with its sweatproof certification, ear hooks, and longer battery life. However, if sound quality and customization are more important to you, despite a shorter battery life, the Moondrop Nekocake offers better overall sound and a customizable equalizer app. Both are budget-friendly but lack noise cancelling; choose the Jlab for more physical activity and the Moondrop for more personalized sound and app features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
4.6
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$39
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Music
5.6
5.7
The Moondrop Nekocake and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for music.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jlab Go Air Sport | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 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 | 24 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jlab Go Air Sport
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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 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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