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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and gaming, the Antlion Kimura Duo performs well with a better mic and is suitable for TV and video with a slightly higher score compared to the Beats Powerbeats Pro. However, if you're active and intend to use your earbuds for exercise, the Beats have a higher score for use during exercise and are sweatproof, which the Antlion lacks. The Antlion comes with a boom mic and cable, which may be less convenient than the true wireless Powerbeats. For calls and portability, the Beats are superior, along with a longer battery life and wireless charging capabilities, while the Antlion are better suited if a detachable cable and a boom mic are essential for you. 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
9.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$124
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro costs $124.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Beats Powerbeats Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $124 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 11 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."
Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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