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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize audio quality and are willing to invest, the Antlion Kimura Duo might be the better choice for you, despite being pricier, as they often offer superior sound fidelity. However, if you're looking for value and durability on a budget, the Marshall Major IV are known for their long-lasting build and impressive battery life, which make them a good option for everyday use. Consider the Antlion if you prefer high fidelity sound for critical listening or professional use, and the Marshall for robust, everyday headphones where battery life and cost efficiency are key factors. 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 Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.4
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
6.1
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 165 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."
Marshall Major IV
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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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