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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Nekocake are wireless, budget-friendly earbuds with decent sound quality and added convenience for exercise and travel due to their lightweight design and sweatproof feature. They provide active noise cancelling, which helps to block out ambient noise. On the other hand, the Philips Fidelio X2HR are wired, midrange-priced headphones with superior overall sound quality, especially noted for their soundstage, making them excellent for an immersive music and TV/video experience. They offer an open-back design, which enhances natural sound but does not isolate noise well, so they are not ideal for noisy environments or while on-the-go. The Fidelio X2HR lacks a microphone, making them less suitable for calls, whereas the Nekocake have integrated mic quality that is decent for casual use. If budget is a significant factor and you need portability with noise cancellation for varied use, go for the Nekocake; if sound quality in a quiet environment is your priority, consider the Fidelio X2HR. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.7
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
4.6
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1
5.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
TV and Video
5.0
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
Cost
$39
$148
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Moondrop Nekocake are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Nekocake | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$39 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.6/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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).
About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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