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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and a broad soundstage for immersive music listening and great performance for TV and video, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones might be the better choice, though they lack noise isolation which could be an issue in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Antlion Kimura Duo earbuds are a versatile option with good overall sound, and they are more portable, include a microphone for calls, and are more suitable for exercise. Both are wired with detachable cables, but only the Fidelio X2HR's open-back design may leak sound, which could limit their use in quiet spaces. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is very good.
Gaming
8.5
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
Cost
$150
$148
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$100
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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."
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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