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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and gaming, and prefer a wired connection with the versatility of a replaceable boom mic, the Antlion Kimura Duo may be better for you, despite its higher price. However, the Jlab Go Air Sport is more affordable, offers a wireless experience with a longer battery life, and is sweatproof, making it suitable for exercise and outdoor use. The Jlab earbuds also come with integrated ear hooks for a secure fit, but they compromise on sound quality across various content types. If you often travel or are active, and need a budget-friendly option with decent mic quality, the Jlab Go Air Sport could be suitable. For gaming and music listening in a stationary setting, the Antlion Kimura Duo might be the preferable choice. 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 Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0/10
5.6/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
8.5/10
5.4/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
5.6/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.8/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
"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."
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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.
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