Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3
81Outstanding
$250
Full review dataHiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
81
89
Sound
8.5
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
9.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$250
$130
Specifications
Ananda Stealth V3Wave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 89
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 398 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- ANANDA Stealth Magnet
- -
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3
The HiFiMAN Ananda Stealth V3 is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a detailed, expansive soundstage and strong performance for its price point. Its lightweight design and detachable cable add convenience, though the lack of noise isolation and somewhat firm inner padding may not suit everyone. Overall, it’s a compelling option for listeners seeking high-fidelity audio without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Excellent value for planar magnetic performance
- Pro:Open-back design provides a wide, airy soundstage
- Pro:Detachable cable allows for easy upgrades or replacements
- Con:Inner foam padding can feel firm and less comfortable for some
- Con:Open-back design offers no noise isolation, leaking sound in and out
- Con:Requires a quiet environment to fully appreciate its audio quality
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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