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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a strong emphasis on sound quality for music and gaming, the Antlion Kimura Duo may suit your needs, but it requires a wired connection and lacks noise cancellation. On the other hand, the Apple AirPods Pro offer convenience with wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, making them a better fit for air travel and use while exercising, but at a slightly higher price. The AirPods Pro are also tailored for use with Apple devices, enhancing their functionality if you're in the Apple ecosystem. Both options have similar build quality and comfort but differ in their core features and connectivity. 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 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.4
The Apple Airpods Pro is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.3
The Apple Airpods Pro 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 Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$249
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Apple Airpods Pro costs $249.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Apple Airpods Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Apple Airpods Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $249 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Apple | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 5.4 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 Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
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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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