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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music experiences, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a higher sound quality and better soundstage, which means you get clearer separation of instruments and vocals. However, if you're looking for earbuds to use during exercise or while traveling, the Moondrop Nekocake scores better due to its more secure fit and form. The Razer earbuds also have a gaming mode that offers lower latency, making them preferable for gaming and watching videos to avoid lag between audio and visuals. On the flip side, the Nekocakes are more budget-friendly, but compromises in microphone and build quality scores compared to the Razer. Both options have AAC codec support for better sound quality on Apple devices and are sweatproof with similar battery life for standalone use, but the Razer's charging case holds significantly more additional charges, extending total use time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
5.7/10
6.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
4.6/10
8.6/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1/10
5.4/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7/10
5.6/10
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.0/10
7.9/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
8.1/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$39
$100
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
"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."
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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