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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize having a microphone with superior quality for clear communication in calls or gaming, the HyperX Cloud II has a higher mic quality rating, and it also excels in noise isolation and durability. It's more suitable for long listening sessions with a higher comfort rating and is significantly less expensive than the Antlion Kimura Duo. The Kimura Duo, on the other hand, offers better overall sound quality and a more immersive gaming experience but doesn't rate as well for calls and meetings. Neither option supports wireless use, but both have a detachable cable, which is useful for longevity and portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
  • Very good for music
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
  • Good for phone calls
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Phone Calls

5.2
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.0
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
7.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.

Cost

$150
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
$64
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.

Build Quality

9.0
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

8.0
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to be very good for music, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.

Gaming

8.5
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for gaming.

TV and Video

7.8
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
7.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo and HyperX Cloud II are both good for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Kimura Duo
Cloud II
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and HyperX Cloud II are both only fair for noise reduction.

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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Antlion Kimura DuoHyperX Cloud II
Antlion Kimura DuoHyperX Cloud II

GENERAL

Price
$150
$64
Brand
AntlionHyperX
Release Date
June 1, 2022January 1, 2015
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/107.8/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/107.5/10
Gaming Score
8.6/108.6/10
TV and Video Score
7.8/107.6/10
Exercise Score
4.4/104.3/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6/106/10
Virtual Surround
N/AYes
Mic Quality
8/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/1010/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.9/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
21.5 Grams317.5 Grams
Microphone style
BoomBoom

Shopping

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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."

HyperX Cloud II

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Headphonesty

Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."

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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 HyperX

Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.

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