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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music listening, both the Antlion Kimura Duo and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick have high overall sound quality, but for gaming, the Kimura Duo excels due to higher gaming scores. However, the Kimura Duo is wired and pricier, which could limit convenience and portability when compared to the wireless Ear Stick, which also supports low latency mode—ideal for watching TV or videos without audio delay. The Ear Stick is better rated for calls and meetings and offers a longer battery life, essential for extended periods away from charging sources. If active noise cancelling isn't critical, and you prefer wireless convenience and a more friendly price point, the Ear Stick may suit your everyday listening needs including light exercise due to its sweatproof feature. On the other hand, the Kimura Duo may be more comfortable and better for an immersive sound experience and gaming, provided you're okay with a wired connection and a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$99
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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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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