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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for top-notch sound quality and can afford a higher price, the HifiMan Arya Stealth may be the better choice due to its superior soundstage and detail. However, if you're looking for great value and need headphones with versatile features such as noise cancellation and a built-in microphone for calls, the Soundcore Space One would be more suitable. The Arya is more fitting for quiet environments and critical listening, while the Space One is designed for a wider range of scenarios, including travel and office use. Keep in mind the Arya's high fidelity comes with a heftier price tag and may require better audio equipment to fully utilize its capabilities. 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 One
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
10.0/10
7.8/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is best in class for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
7.1/10
4.8/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
4.2/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Arya Stealth is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1/10
4.7/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
9.4/10
5.3/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Arya Stealth is poor.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The HifiMan Arya Stealth does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
$99
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The HifiMan Arya Stealth has a price of $649 and the Soundcore Space One costs $99.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The HifiMan Arya Stealth has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One 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."
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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