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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
Phone Calls
5.2
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Cost
$150
$93
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $93.
Build Quality
9.0
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
Music
8.0
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
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo and HyperX Cloud II are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
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
Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $93 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Shopping
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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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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