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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo, offering a boom microphone, may be the go-to for crystal clear calls and gaming sessions, but at a higher cost. If you're seeking wireless convenience for activities such as exercise or commuting, the JBL Tune Buds, being sweatproof and with a longer battery life, might be more suitable despite their fair mic quality. For immersive music experiences, the Kimura Duo shines with its sound quality; however, for everyday versatile use at a more affordable price, the JBL Tune Buds offer a balance of good features for casual listening and practicality. 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 Tune Buds
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.2
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.8
The JBL Tune Buds and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune Buds is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
6.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.7
The JBL Tune Buds and Antlion Kimura Duo are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Tune Buds is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
10.4 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$60
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the JBL Tune Buds costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune Buds has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Antlion Kimura Duo and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the JBL Tune Buds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | JBL Tune Buds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10.4 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 10.8 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."
JBL Tune Buds
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
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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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