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Updated April 11, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones offer superb sound quality for music and a wide soundstage suited for an immersive listening experience, making them ideal for critical listening at home. However, they have poor mic quality, are not convenient for exercise or travel, lack wireless capability, and require a dedicated amplifier for best performance, increasing overall cost and limiting portability. Conversely, the Razer Kraken V3 is less suitable for critical listening, offering good sound and comfort along with a built-in boom mic. They are better for casual use, including gaming, with a much lower price but without active noise cancelling or wireless features. If budget permits and your priority is high-fidelity sound at home, choose HifiMan; if you seek a versatile, cost-effective option for gaming and casual use, select Razer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Arya Stealth.
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.3
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
7.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Cost
$999
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $999 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.1
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Arya Stealth | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Soundguys
Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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