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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music experiences, the HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones deliver superior overall sound quality, with an exceptional soundstage for a more expansive audio feel, and are highly comfortable for long listening sessions. However, they are less portable, heavier, and not suitable for exercising, nor do they have a microphone for calls. The Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds are a more versatile choice for active lifestyles, offering good sound quality, sweatproof certification, and a secure fit with ear hooks that make them ideal for exercise. They are more portable, feature built-in controls, and have a notably longer battery life, but they offer a less expansive soundstage and are not optimized for TV and video due to higher latency. If budget is a concern, the Powerbeats Pro are less expensive, but if sound quality and an open soundstage are priorities, and you do not need them for exercise or travel, the Arya Stealth might justify the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
10.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
7.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
9.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$999
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $999.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HifiMan Arya Stealth to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the HifiMan Arya Stealth compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | HifiMan Arya Stealth |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 408.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
HifiMan Arya Stealth
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | October 2022
"The Arya can easily be end-game headphones for 99% of consumers, satisfying most audio desires. Priced well above USD$1000, the Arya are obviously and gloriously not for the mass market consumer; they are designed and built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts – especially those who view their expenses on this level of gear as investments."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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