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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo might be a better fit for you if you prioritize a wired connection, higher comfort, and superior sound quality for music and gaming. They are known for a better microphone quality, making them suitable for calls, but they have average noise isolation and might not be the best option for noisy environments. On the other hand, the Grado GT220 offers wireless convenience, a generally higher overall sound quality, and built-in controls which are absent in the Kimura Duo. They also support wireless charging and are lighter, which aids in portability, but they might not be the ideal choice for calls or gaming due to lower scores in those aspects. If you engage in physical activities or travel frequently, the Grado GT220's sweatproof certification and longer battery life can be significant advantages. 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 Grado GT220
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Grado GT220 is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.9
The Grado GT220 is only fair for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.8
The Grado GT220 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Grado GT220 is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Grado GT220 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$259
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$100
$150
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$250
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Grado GT220 costs $259.
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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 Grado GT220 has very good build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Grado GT220 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | Grado GT220 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $259 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Grado | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 5 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."
Grado GT220
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Major HiFi
Alex Schiffer | October 2020
"With its superb and functional interface and its highly satisfying imaging, Grado has shown a new talent for delivering a solid true wireless system, and with future improvements, has the potential to really be one of the best."
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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 Grado
Grado Labs is a small, family-owned, business based in Brooklyn New York that specializes in high-end, boutique, dynamic headphones and turntable cartridges. They boast a particular house sound, that is to say their products have a particular sound signature unique to Grado, that some audiophiles seem to really like and are unable to find anywhere else. Their high-end headphones are all hand made, completely in house, from a variety of exotic woods and materials going so far as to making one of their most popular products out of hemp.
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