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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are ideal if you prioritize wireless convenience, good noise isolation, and use during exercise, thanks to their sweatproof design and active noise cancelling. They also offer a decent battery life, they're optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and feature built-in microphone and controls which are useful for calls. On the other hand, the HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones, while more expensive, deliver superior sound quality with an expansive soundstage, which makes them excellent for critical listening and enjoying high-fidelity music. However, they are wired, heavier, and less portable, with no active noise cancelling, and aren't suitable for exercise or travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class 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
7.1
10.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good.
Gaming
5.6
7.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
8.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good.
TV and Video
6.0
9.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery.
Cost
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the HifiMan Arya Stealth costs $999.
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Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HifiMan Arya Stealth to have excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the HifiMan Arya Stealth compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | HifiMan Arya Stealth |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | November 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 408.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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