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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're after the highest sound quality for music and have a dedicated amplifier, the HifiMan Arya Stealth excels but isn't suitable for exercise or travel and lacks wireless convenience. The Jlab Go Air Sport offers good comfort and sweatproof features ideal for exercise, plus it's more affordable and portable with a built-in microphone for calls; however, it won't match Arya's audio fidelity. Arya is wired with a long detachable cable, suitable for stationary, quiet environments, while Jlab is wireless, perfect for on-the-go use but with lower build and sound quality. 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 Sport
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0/10
5.6/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
7.1/10
5.4/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1/10
5.6/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
9.4/10
5.8/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.0/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$599
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the Jlab Go Air Sport costs $30.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Jlab Go Air Sport has very good build quality.
"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."
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
Get a great deal on the HifiMan Arya Stealth or the Jlab Go Air Sport
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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