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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo, being less expensive, offers a wired connection with very good sound quality and excellent build quality, but lacks wireless capabilities. It's a good choice for gaming due to its low latency and includes a boom mic, which could be great for clear communication. On the other hand, Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is a premium wireless earbud option with excellent sound quality and superior noise isolation. It has active noise cancelling and is sweatproof, making it ideal for varied activities, including exercise and air travel. If wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and fitness suitability are important for you, and if the price isn't a barrier, the Beoplay EX might be the better choice. However, for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize gaming and mic quality, the Kimura Duo would be a suitable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
9.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
6.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$399
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX costs $399.
Build Quality
9.0
10.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 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 | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 6 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."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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