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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music listening, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers better sound quality and has a higher rating for comfort, while its over-ear design will generally provide more substantial noise isolation. These headphones include a high-quality boom microphone, making them excellent for calls, meetings, and gaming. However, they are wired and less portable compared to the Moondrop Nekocake earbuds, which are wireless, have a smaller form factor, and offer better portability and ease of use during exercise. The Nekocake earbuds also feature app customization options, including an equalizer to tailor the sound to your preferences. If you prioritize convenience and are frequently on the move, earbuds like the Nekocake may be more suitable. In contrast, for stationary activities like gaming, watching TV, and long calls where sound quality and microphone clarity are paramount, the Recon 70 headphones might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.7
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
4.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Moondrop Nekocake is only fair.
TV and Video
5.0
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.6
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.6
The Moondrop Nekocake and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Cost
$39
$40
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$30
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The Moondrop Nekocake has a price of $39 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Moondrop Nekocake and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Moondrop Nekocake | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$39 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Moondrop | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Moondrop Nekocake
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Headphonics
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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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).
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