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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo earbuds are wired and lack wireless capabilities, which could be limiting if you prioritize mobility and convenience. They offer a boom microphone which tends to provide clear call quality—a plus for calls and gaming. On the other hand, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are wireless, offer active noise cancelling for better sound isolation in noisy environments and support features like ear/head detection and wireless charging, enhancing their usability and convenience. If you prefer wireless freedom and additional features like noise cancellation, the AirPods Pro 2 are a strong choice despite being more expensive. However, if you don't mind wires and prioritize microphone quality for communication, the Kimura Duo might be the better, more budget-friendly option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$199
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $199.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods Pro 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Apple Airpods Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Apple Airpods Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Apple | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
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 | 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 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 5.3 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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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."
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
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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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