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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize superior noise isolation and frequent air travel, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is the better option as they offer active noise cancelling and score higher for air travel usage. However, if microphone quality and a better experience for gaming are top priorities, the Antlion Kimura Duo is preferable, as it has a better microphone and is rated higher for gaming. Note that the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wireless capabilities and can charge wirelessly, making them more convenient for on-the-go use, while the Kimura Duo is wired, with a detachable cable and boom-style mic, providing more versatility for stationary use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
The Antlion Kimura Duo has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Good for phone calls
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.2/10
7.0/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
8.4/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
9.1/10
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$188
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
"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."
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
Get a great deal on the Antlion Kimura Duo or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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