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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo offers superior gaming performance due to its lower latency but is less suitable for calls and meetings, where the Skullcandy Dime 2 performs slightly better. If you prioritize a wireless experience, the Dime 2 is wireless whereas the Kimura Duo is not. For an immersive music listening experience, both provide good sound quality, but the Kimura Duo may have a slight edge in soundstage. The Dime 2 is more portable and better for exercise, while also providing active sweat resistance, which the Kimura Duo lacks. Consider the Dime 2 for budget-friendliness and a better fit for an active lifestyle, whereas the Kimura Duo excels in gaming and a robust wired connection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Dime 2
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.0
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
4.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.1
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Skullcandy Dime 2 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Dime 2 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Skullcandy Dime 2 costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Skullcandy Dime 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Skullcandy Dime 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.2
The Skullcandy Dime 2 and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Skullcandy Dime 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Skullcandy Dime 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Skullcandy | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 8.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 4.5 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."
Skullcandy Dime 2
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2022
"With the low price, it’s a low-risk investment. The Dime 2 is a decent set of backup buds for those times when you don’t want to risk your more upscale buds. If it weren’t for the lackluster battery life, I’d say everyone should have a pair as a spare for music."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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