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Updated April 11, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones are best suited for high-end audiophiles seeking the most immersive music listening experience, especially in a quiet environment due to their open-back design, which won't isolate noise well. They require an amplifier for best performance and are highly portable but don't come with battery-related features. On the other hand, the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are much more affordable and are a versatile choice for casual listening, especially outdoors or while exercising due to their portability, sweatproof certification, and decent battery life. However, their overall sound quality won't match the HifiMan Arya Stealth, and they don't support high-quality lossless codecs. If phone calls, gaming, and TV are a priority, you may find both lacking, but for different reasons— the HifiMans have high latency, and the JLabs have lower overall sound performance. Choose the HifiMan Arya Stealth if you prioritize sound quality and critical listening and are willing to invest in additional equipment and don't need portability; choose the JLab Go Air Pop if you're after affordability, portability, and are fine with fair sound quality for everyday use. 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 JLab Go Air Pop
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the JLab Go Air Pop is good.
Gaming
7.1
5.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
5.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Air Pop is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
6.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the JLab Go Air Pop is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The JLab Go Air Pop is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The JLab Go Air Pop has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $649 and the JLab Go Air Pop costs $25.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and JLab Go Air Pop are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and JLab Go Air Pop both have excellent build quality.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the JLab Go Air Pop compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Arya Stealth | JLab Go Air Pop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$649 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 27 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 3.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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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Sam Smart | August 2023
"The JLab GO Air POP is a great option for anyone on a tight budget. This pair of true wireless earbuds checks all the boxes for earbud essentials, and performs pretty well in most areas. The microphone isn't great, but that's to be expected for something this inexpensive."
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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.
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