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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Antlion Kimura Duo over the Google Pixel Buds A Series, keep in mind that the Kimura Duo offers higher overall sound quality and is better suited for gaming due to its lower latency. However, the Google Pixel Buds are wireless, making them more convenient for on-the-go use and exercise, and they offer a longer battery life. The Kimura Duo has a detachable cable and better microphone quality, making them a good choice for calls and professional use. The Pixel Buds A Series supports a low latency mode and has better app controls customization but lacks the noise isolation quality of the Kimura Duo. If cost is a concern, the Pixel Buds A Series is significantly less expensive and provides good value for general use, especially if wireless convenience is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$58
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
9.0
7.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both good for TV and video.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Google Pixel Buds A Series compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $58 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.3 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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 5.1 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."
Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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