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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Moondrop Nekocake earbuds offer a wireless experience, better suitability for exercise, and a higher portability score, which might be ideal if you're frequently on the move or prefer not to deal with cables. They also have a built-in microphone, making them more convenient for calls. However, the Philips SHP9500 headphones have significantly better sound quality and comfort, an open-back design that provides an immersive soundstage, and are wired, suited for at-home listening where high fidelity and comfort are priorities. The Philips lacks a built-in microphone, though, and isn't suitable for exercise or travel due to its larger size and lack of portability features. If budget is a concern, the Moondrop Nekocake is less expensive while still offering good build quality and sound for its price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.7
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
4.6
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1
4.9
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips SHP9500 is poor.
TV and Video
5.0
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent 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 SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery.
Cost
$39
$48
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The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips SHP9500 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Moondrop Nekocake | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$39 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2013 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 294.8 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 SHP9500
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Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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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