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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Moondrop Nekocake.
Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
5.4
4.6
The Marshall Major IV and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
5.0
The Marshall Major IV and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.6
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.8
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Moondrop Nekocake to be only fair for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Moondrop Nekocake both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Moondrop Nekocake compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 5.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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