Moondrop Nekocake
Moondrop Nekocake
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MUSIC: Poor—5.7/10
CALLS: Fair—6.1/10
GAMING: Poor—4.6/10
TV: Poor—5.0/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Good—7.7/10
EXERCISE: Poor—5.6/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.1/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Good—7.0/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.5/10
BATTERY: Poor—5.5/10
The Moondrop Nekocake earbuds are a budget-friendly wireless option, well-suited for music listening with good overall sound quality and portability. They feature active noise cancelling, helping to isolate you from outside distractions. While they provide very good build quality and are sweatproof, which may appeal to active users, they're not recommended for gaming or TV due to poor soundstage and latency issues. Calls and meeting quality are fair, but the microphone's performance is rated as poor. They offer basic app control customization, including an equalizer, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, but have a limited battery life of around 3 hours. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Good overall sound quality
- Very good build quality
- Active noise cancelling
- Good noise isolation
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Limited battery life (3 hours)
- No wireless charging
- Fair built-in controls
Ratings by Category
Air Travel:4.4
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Portability:4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Podcasts & Audiobooks:4.3
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Calls:3.2
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $39 | ||
Brand | Moondrop | ||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 5.7/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 4.7/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 5.6/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 3 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 1 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5 | ||
Case Battery Life | 12 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight of single earbud | 5.4 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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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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