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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for something with a boom mic and high build quality which can be great for gaming due to better sound quality and good soundstage, the Antlion Kimura Duo earbuds might be worth the extra cost; they are wired, so there's no need to worry about battery life, but they're not convenient for exercise and don't support wireless connectivity. On the other hand, the JBL Live 670NC headphones are more suited for commuting and air travel due to active noise cancelling, have an app equalizer for sound customization, and offer versatility with both wired and wireless options; they also have an integrated microphone, which can be more discreet than a boom mic, and boast a long wireless battery life, making them better for long periods of use without a charge. Consider your primary activities: gaming and calls may lean towards the Antlion, while travel and long-term wear might benefit from the JBL's features. 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 JBL Live 670NC
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.4
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.6
The JBL Live 670NC 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 JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.7
The JBL Live 670NC and Antlion Kimura Duo are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Live 670NC is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
65.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the JBL Live 670NC costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live 670NC has very good build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the JBL Live 670NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | JBL Live 670NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 65 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 217 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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