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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds with a high-quality build and excellent mic for gaming or calls, and don't mind the higher price, then the Antlion Kimura Duo could suit you well, especially with its very good sound and comfort. However, the Razer Kraken V3 headphones are more affordable and offer good sound quality, comfort, and a boom mic. They are also suitable for gaming with their virtual surround feature and a more immersive experience, though they may be bulkier and less portable than the Antlion Kimura Duo. Neither option supports wireless use, so keep in mind you'll be tethered to your device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
Very good for music
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Antlion Kimura Duo.
Key differences
Music
8.0/10
7.3/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Gaming
8.5/10
7.3/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
TV and Video
7.8/10
7.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Cost
$150
$70
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
"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."
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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