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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth headphones, with their superior overall sound quality and wide soundstage, offer a more immersive experience, especially for music listening. However, their size and lack of wireless connectivity limit portability and convenience compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which provide good sound quality with added features like active noise cancelling and wireless charging. The Galaxy Buds also score better for use during exercise, and they are optimized for use with both Android and Apple devices. If budget is a concern, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are much less expensive and offer greater versatility for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Arya Stealth
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0
8.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Gaming
7.1
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is good.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
7.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$188
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $999 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Arya Stealth | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 5.5 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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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