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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize affordability, the Moondrop Nekocake offers a budget-friendly option with good sound quality, decent comfort, and basic features adequate for listening to music and podcasts, while also being suitable for exercise. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, despite being more expensive, provide superior overall sound quality, comfort, and additional features like active noise cancelling and wireless charging, along with better performance for calls and increased portability, which can be crucial for frequent travelers. Choose the Moondrop Nekocake if cost is a primary concern and you need a solid all-rounder, or invest in the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for enhanced features and sound if you are willing to spend more. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
  • The Moondrop Nekocake has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
  • Very good for music
  • Good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

5.7
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.

Gaming

4.6
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.

Phone Calls

6.1
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.7
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.

TV and Video

5.0
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.

Battery

3.0 Hours
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
4.8 Hours
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$39
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
$188
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The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.

Build Quality

8.5
Nekocake
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Moondrop NekocakeSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Moondrop NekocakeSamsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

GENERAL

Price
$39
$188
Brand
MoondropSamsung
Release Date
October 1, 2021August 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
5.7/108.1/10
Phone Calls Score
6.2/107.1/10
Gaming Score
4.7/108.4/10
TV and Video Score
5/107.8/10
Exercise Score
5.6/107.7/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
3 Hours4.8 Hours
Wireless charging
NoYes
Charging time
1 Hours1.1 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.2
Case Battery Life
1212

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
5.4/106.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.6/107.8/10
Size
MediumMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.4 Grams5.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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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Sound Guys

Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."

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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 Samsung

Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.

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