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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and comfort and don't mind using a wire, the Antlion Kimura Duo could serve you well for music listening, and its superior mic and build quality are beneficial for gaming. However, the Moondrop Nekocake, being more affordable, offers the convenience of wireless connectivity along with a decent sound performance, enough for casual listening and calls. It also has a better battery life. The Nekocake is more suitable for exercise and traveling due to its portability and has active noise cancelling, which is absent in the Kimura Duo. If you need a microphone for gaming or regular calls, the Kimura Duo is stronger, but if budget and wireless convenience are key, the Nekocake might be the better 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 Moondrop Nekocake
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
5.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Gaming
8.5
4.6
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.1
The Moondrop Nekocake is only fair for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.7
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Moondrop Nekocake is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Moondrop Nekocake is good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Moondrop Nekocake has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$39
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Moondrop Nekocake costs $39.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Moondrop Nekocake has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Moondrop Nekocake |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $39 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 5.4 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."
Moondrop Nekocake
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Jarvin | January 2022
"What sets the Nekocake apart from its competition at this price point is the Moondrop Link app that allows the user to change the tonal balance of the Nekocake. This makes sure that it’s versatile enough to suit different sonic preferences while allowing some customization of controls."
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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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