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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option and don't mind a smaller brand, the Antlion Kimura Duo may suit your needs. However, if you prefer premium sound quality and active noise cancellation, and are willing to pay more, the Apple AirPods Max would be the superior choice. The AirPods Max also offers seamless integration with Apple devices, so if you're already using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, this could enhance your user experience. Keep in mind that the AirPods Max are heavier and may not be as portable as the smaller earbuds. Consider how and where you'll use them to make the best choice for your lifestyle. 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 Max
- Excellent for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Apple Airpods Max is good.
Gaming
8.5
5.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Max is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.6
The Apple Airpods Max is only fair for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.0
The Apple Airpods Max is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Max is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
10.0
The Apple Airpods Max is best in class for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
21.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Apple Airpods Max has 21 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$549
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Apple Airpods Max costs $549.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods Max both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Apple Airpods Max compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Apple Airpods Max |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $549 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Apple | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | December 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 21 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 385.5 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 Max
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | July 2023
"Objectively, the AirPods Max is a spectacular pair of headphones. I appreciate the smart features like auto-pause and the transparency mode are super practical. It also sounds great, is well-built, and has solid battery life."
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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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