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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-fidelity sound for music above all else and don't mind using a wired connection, prefer larger over-the-ear headphones, and are not concerned about portability or price, then the HifiMan Arya Stealth is the superior choice. They are excellent for listening at home but are not practical for exercise, commuting, or noisy environments due to their open design. Conversely, if you're looking for a more affordable, portable solution that's great for on-the-go use with wireless convenience, noise isolation, and features like sweat resistance and a built-in microphone for calls, the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are a more versatile option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0
5.9
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
7.1
5.3
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
5.8
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
5.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.3 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$599
$90
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.2
The JBL Live Pro 2 and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for phone calls.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the JBL Live Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Arya Stealth | JBL Live Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 4.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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HifiMan Arya Stealth
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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."
JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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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.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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