Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC
72Good
$399
Full review dataBeyerdynamic Lagoon ANC vs HiFiMAN Arya: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya - Outstanding overall at around $769.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Value6.5
HiFiMAN Arya
Sound9.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC | HiFiMAN Arya |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $399 | $769 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-30kHz | 8Hz-65kHz |
| Sound signature | - | Bright neutral |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB/mW | 90 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 24.5 h | - |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 283 g | 430 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC
The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC is a capable wireless over-ear headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, strong battery life, and support for multiple codecs including aptX Low Latency. It delivers clear, solid audio with a restrained presentation, and offers the flexibility of wired passive listening via a detachable cable. However, its premium price, dated Bluetooth 4.2, and long charging time are notable drawbacks in a competitive market.
- Pro:Clear and solid audio performance
- Pro:Above-average hybrid ANC with two modes
- Pro:Long battery life (up to 45 hours without ANC)
- Con:Priced higher than comparable rivals
- Con:Bluetooth 4.2 is outdated
- Con:Full charge takes about 3 hours
HiFiMAN Arya
The HiFiMAN Arya is a premium planar magnetic headphone known for its exceptionally fast, detailed, and airy sound. Its bright-neutral tuning delivers a highly resolving, spacious presentation with excellent technical performance, making it a strong choice for critical listening, though it requires a good amplifier to shine. With a comfortable open-back design and a relatively affordable price for its class, it balances high-end performance with accessibility.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Wide, open soundstage with precise imaging
- Pro:Fast and articulate planar driver response
- Con:Bright treble can be fatiguing for sensitive ears
- Con:Needs a powerful amp to reach full potential
- Con:Open-back leaks sound and offers little isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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