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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize having a high-quality microphone for gaming or calls, the Antlion Kimura Duo is the better choice, as it comes with a boom mic, whereas the Sony MDR-ZX110 has poor mic quality. The Kimura Duo also provides better overall sound and build quality, which could justify its higher price. However, for those on a tighter budget or in need of lightweight and foldable headphones for easy portability, the Sony option is more practical despite having only adequate sound and build quality. Neither option supports wireless listening, but the Kimura Duo's detachable cable adds durability and flexibility for use in different scenarios. 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 Sony MDR-ZX110
- The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Antlion Kimura Duo.
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
5.9
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
6.9
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.
Cost
$150
$10
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Antlion Kimura Duo to be very good for music, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Sony MDR-ZX110 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $10 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 3.9/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 119.9 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."
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Audio.org | December 2022
"My opinion about Sony MDR ZX110 is they are the best budget headphones of Sony with top-class sound. Clear vocals, great bass, and balanced sound with low sound distortion. The treble could be sharper, but it's ok. 30 mm neodymium dynamic drivers give clear and precise audio, and an inline remote with a mic give decent call quality. Closed-Back Design also helps to improve sound performance."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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