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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're deciding between the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Apple Airpods (3rd generation), consider that the Kimura Duo, with its boom microphone, offers better mic quality, making it more suitable for calls and gaming. However, it lacks wireless functionality which could limit mobility compared to the wireless Airpods. For exercise and travel, Airpods have better ratings, plus they offer a lighter, stemmed design, and are sweatproof, which is advantageous for an active lifestyle. Both earbuds have closed enclosures contributing to a similar soundstage, but the Kimura Duo has a higher overall sound quality. Keep in mind that Airpods are optimized for Apple devices, offering features like ear detection, an app for customization, and a compact carry size, making them a seamless fit for iPhone users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is good.
Gaming
8.5
5.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.6
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.6
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$179
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$200
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) costs $179.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods (3rd generation) both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | Apple Airpods (3rd generation) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Apple | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 4.3 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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Headphones Addict
Peter Susic | February 2023
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."
Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz, Christian Thomas | February 2023
"The Apple AirPods improves upon the 2019 model with its more ergonomic, yet unsealed, fit, water-resistant build, MagSafe charging case, and advanced software features. You can enjoy a wholly immersive movie experience with the new AirPods' spatial audio with head tracking, and enjoy HD audio during FaceTime calls. Of course, most of these features are limited to Apple hardware."
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About Antlion
Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.
About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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