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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value overall sound quality and making calls, the Antlion Kimura Duo may be the better choice with higher sound and microphone quality, but they won't suit you well for exercise due to a lower score in that use case. On the other hand, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, while they have lower sound and mic quality, are better for use during exercise, being sweatproof and dustproof. Additionally, bone conduction headphones allow you to remain aware of your surroundings, making them a safer choice for outdoor activities. However, without active noise canceling, they might not be ideal for travel where you want to isolate yourself from noise. 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.0/10
4.8/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
8.5/10
4.9/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
6.5/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
8.2/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.1/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Antlion Kimura Duo does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
"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."
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
Get a great deal on the Antlion Kimura Duo or the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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.
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