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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior sound quality and a broad soundstage for an immersive music experience, the HifiMan Arya Stealth is a better choice with its open-back design and planar drivers. However, these headphones are less portable, heavier, and not suited for exercise or travel. In contrast, the Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are great for on-the-go listening due to their compact design and active noise cancelling. They also have sweat resistance, making them ideal for exercise, though they don't match the Arya in terms of sound quality or soundstage. The Space A40 supports wireless charging and has a longer battery life, which might favor convenience over audio fidelity. 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 Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0
7.7
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Gaming
7.1
4.9
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.9
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
9.4
5.3
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent 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 Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$599
$80
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$400
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $599 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
4.8
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the HifiMan Arya Stealth and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Arya Stealth | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Soundcore | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 408.2 Grams | 4 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."
Soundcore Space A40
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Sound Guys
Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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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