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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and call quality with a strong overall build, the Antlion Kimura Duo would be better as it has very good mic and gaming performance along with excellent build quality. However, if the budget is a concern and you're looking for general listening and portability, the KZ ZSN Pro X could suffice with good overall sound and comfort at a typically much lower cost. Neither earbuds are wireless, so if that's a necessity, you might want to look elsewhere. The Kimura Duo also includes a detachable cable with a boom mic, adding versatility for communication-heavy activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Gaming
8.5
5.9
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Cost
$150
$24
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $24.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.8
7.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and KZ ZSN Pro X are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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Headphones Addict
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."
KZ ZSN Pro X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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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