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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and listening to music with more precise sound localization, the Antlion Kimura Duo with its higher gaming and soundstage scores may be a better fit, but keep in mind they are wired and lack features like wireless connectivity, and an app for sound customization. Conversely, the "Nothing" Ear (2) is versatile with support for wireless connectivity, it has an app with sound customization and active noise cancelling for immersive listening and better isolation, they are also sweatproof and dustproof, making them more suitable for exercise and outdoor use, however, they might be less ideal for gaming due to potentially higher latency despite having a low latency mode. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.7 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$160
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $160.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $160 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 4.4 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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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