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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're considering the Antlion Kimura Duo versus the Sony MDREX15AP, the choice depends on how you prioritize certain features. Go for the Antlion Kimura Duo if you need excellent build quality, want to engage in gaming with good sound quality and a boom mic, or prefer a detachable cable; just note that they lack wireless capability and aren't particularly suited for exercise or travel. On the other hand, the Sony MDREX15AP is more budget-friendly and offers better comfort and portability, decent noise isolation, and superior performance for TV and video, making them a good everyday choice, but they don't excel with build-in controls or calls and meetings quality. Neither option supports low latency or active noise cancelling, which are significant if you're looking for a premium listening experience in noisy environments or while gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
6.7
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Sony MDREX15AP is good for noise reduction, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair.
Cost
$150
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Sony MDREX15AP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.4
The Sony MDREX15AP and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.6/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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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