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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize the convenience of wireless charging and active noise canceling, the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 would be better for you, although they won't last as long on a single charge. On the other hand, if a longer battery life and a detachable boom microphone for clear calls or gaming are more important to you, then the Antlion Kimura Duo would be the right choice, despite not having noise cancellation or wireless charging features. Additionally, consider if support for high-quality Bluetooth codecs (AptX) is essential for you, which is a feature of the Bowers and Wilkins. Keep in mind that the Antlion offers a replaceable cable with no mic, which could be beneficial for durability and long-term use. 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 Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is good.
Gaming
8.5
5.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$127
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 costs $127.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 are both poor for phone calls.
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 S2 has very good build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $127 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.75 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 13 | |
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 | 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 S2
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Billy Steele | March 2023
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
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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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