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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you enjoy a more traditional earbud experience with better overall sound quality for music listening, the Moondrop Nekocake are a good choice; they also offer active noise cancelling which will help block out ambient noise. On the other hand, if you prioritize open-ear listening—allowing you to hear your surroundings—such as during outdoor activities or exercise, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones could be more suitable; they are sweatproof and dustproof, adding durability for active use, but they might not provide as isolating an audio experience due to their open design. Neither are ideal for gaming due to low performance in that aspect. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Moondrop Nekocake
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

5.7
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The Moondrop Nekocake and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for music, though the Moondrop Nekocake is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Battery

3.0 Hours
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0 Hours
The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$39
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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Key similarities

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Gaming

4.6
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

6.1
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Moondrop Nekocake are both only fair for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.7
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Moondrop Nekocake is good.

TV and Video

5.0
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
5.1
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Moondrop Nekocake are both poor for TV and video.

Build Quality

8.5
Nekocake
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0
The Moondrop Nekocake and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.

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How the Moondrop Nekocake and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Moondrop NekocakeYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Moondrop NekocakeYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$39
$36
Brand
MoondropYouthwhisper
Release Date
October 1, 2021June 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
5.7/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
6.2/106.6/10
Gaming Score
4.7/105/10
TV and Video Score
5/105.1/10
Exercise Score
5.6/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
3 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5Unknown
Case Battery Life
12N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
5.4/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
7.6/107/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.4 Grams29 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."

Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

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Stozz Audio

Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."

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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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