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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is a high-end choice offering an exceptional listening experience with great sound quality and a wide soundstage, it's suited for music enthusiasts who want detailed audio and have high-quality equipment to pair it with; however, it's quite pricey and has limited utility for calls or gaming. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q30 is more affordable with decent sound quality, active noise cancelling, and wireless convenience, making it versatile for everyday use like travel, exercise, and working remotely, though it may not match the Arya Stealth's fidelity for pure music listening. Consider your budget and if you prioritize versatility and convenience for various activities over top-tier audio performance for exclusively music-focused sessions. 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 Soundcore Life Q30
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.1
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is good.
Gaming
7.1
5.3
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.8
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
5.4
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
44.0 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$999
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $999 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and HifiMan Arya Stealth are both poor for phone calls.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Arya Stealth | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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."
Soundcore Life Q30
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Headphones Addict
Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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