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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo, being the pricier option, includes a detachable boom microphone, which may appeal to users needing a mic for clear communication. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Moondrop Chu still offers high-quality audio and comes with in-line controls. Keep in mind the Antlion can be adapted with a non-mic cable, while the Moondrop can be enhanced for balanced audio with specific cables purchased separately. Your decision should hinge on whether the added cost of a boom mic is justified for your needs vs. the Moondrop's lower price and still commendable audio performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Chu
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
8.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Moondrop Chu are both very good for gaming, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.8
The Moondrop Chu is very good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.6
The Moondrop Chu is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Cost
$150
$15
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Moondrop Chu costs $15.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Chu has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to be very good for music, while the Moondrop Chu is good.
TV and Video
7.8
7.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Moondrop Chu are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Moondrop Chu are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Moondrop Chu compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Moondrop Chu |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $15 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
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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."
Moondrop Chu
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2022
"These budget buds put the pressure on those premium priced in-ear monitors to really justify the cost disparity. Offering excellent sound quality at any price, the Moondrop Chu is both a perfect entry into the audio enthusiast hobby, and an all around good pick for music fans."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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