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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, the Antlion Kimura Duo may edge out due to its higher overall sound quality score. However, if you're looking for a durable option for activities like commuting or traveling, the Rode NTH-100's superior build quality could be more appealing. Considering comfort, the Kimura Duo scores higher, which might be important for long listening sessions. For gamers, the Kimura Duo also scores higher in gaming audio quality, but both lack features like low latency, which could be important for competitive gaming. Neither option has active noise canceling, so keep that in mind if you're looking for quiet listening environments. The Rode NTH-100, being headphones, may provide a more immersive experience over earbuds for some users, but they're also heavier, which could affect comfort during extended wear. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
6.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
7.8
7.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Rode NTH-100 are both good for TV and video.
Cost
$150
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Antlion Kimura Duo | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
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 | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 349.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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Headphones Addict
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."
Rode NTH-100
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PC Gamer
Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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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 Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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