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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer wired earbuds with excellent build quality and very good sound quality for music and gaming, and don't mind the lack of wireless capability, the Antlion Kimura Duo may be the better choice for you, especially considering their lower price. The Kimura also offers a detachable cable and a boom mic, which is great for clear calls and gaming. However, if you're looking for wireless earbuds optimized for exercise with features like sweatproof and dustproof certifications, active noise cancelling, and a portable charging case with touch display, the JBL Live Flex 3 could be worth the extra cost. The Flex 3 also supports a low-latency LDAC codec for better audio quality, wireless charging, and has an integrated mic suitable for casual use, but may not be the best for gaming and calls due to the poorer scores in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JBL Live Flex 3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
5.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.9
The JBL Live Flex 3 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Flex 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Flex 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The JBL Live Flex 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The JBL Live Flex 3 has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$216
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the JBL Live Flex 3 costs $216.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Flex 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and JBL Live Flex 3 are both very good for music.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The Antlion Kimura Duo and JBL Live Flex 3 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the JBL Live Flex 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | JBL Live Flex 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $216 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 40 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 8.8 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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