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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

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Music

8.0
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.

Phone Calls

5.2
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 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
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
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
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.

Battery

N/A
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
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
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
$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

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Gaming

8.5
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
8.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both very good for gaming.

TV and Video

7.8
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
7.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both good for TV and video.

Build Quality

9.0
Kimura Duo
Airpods Pro 2
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

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Spec Comparison

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Antlion Kimura DuoApple Airpods Pro 2
Antlion Kimura DuoApple Airpods Pro 2

GENERAL

Price
$150
$199
Brand
AntlionApple
Release Date
June 1, 2022September 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/107.8/10
Gaming Score
8.6/108.4/10
TV and Video Score
7.8/107.8/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A6 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A0.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.3
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
8/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/108/10
Size
LargeMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
21.5 Grams5.3 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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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."

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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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