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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're leaning towards saving money, the Antlion Kimura Duo is a less expensive option and offers a wired connection, excellent build quality, and good overall sound quality. They also feature a boom mic, which is a plus if you plan on making calls or gaming. On the other hand, the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 have their advantages, including premium features like active noise cancelling and support for high-quality wireless codecs like AptX Adaptive, making them a better choice for traveling or if you prefer a wireless experience. The PI7 also has a longer battery life and supports wireless charging, which could be convenient if you're on the go. However, they also come with a higher price tag. Consider what features are most important to you and if they align with your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
6.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 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 Bowers and Wilkins PI7 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to have excellent build quality, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has very good build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | Bowers and Wilkins PI7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
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 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7 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."
Bowers and Wilkins PI7
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Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is 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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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