HiFiMan Ananda

★★★★☆ 4.2 (458)

Planar magnetic drivers and Stealth Magnet technology produce a neutral 8Hz-55kHz response with 103dB sensitivity, cutting distortion for precise detail retrieval. The 440g design with plush earpads and a detachable 3.5mm cable provides lasting comfort for extended listening sessions. Best for home audiophiles and studio monitoring needing an open, accurate soundstage, though its weak 11.1 call score and open-back leakage limit portable and communication use.

form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
impedance ohms 27
open closed back open
HiFiMan Ananda headphones
40 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th

Cons

  • Below average comfort (2th percentile)
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)
  • Below average anc (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 7 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review112111Q1 '20Q2 '20Q4 '20Q3 '23Q1 '24Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.3
Mic 15.2
Build 92.2
Sound 41.9
Battery 43.3
Comfort 2.4
User Sentiment 87.1
Connectivity 35.6
Social Proof 59.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed open
Foldable No
Weight 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs
Headband metal

Audio

Driver Type planar magnetic
Freq Min 8
Freq Max 55000
Impedance 27
Sensitivity 103
Codecs HIFIMAN Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with Stealth Magnet, Comfortable Earpads, Detachable Cable for Home and Studio

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency No

Connectivity

Wireless No
Multipoint No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes
Cable Length 1.5

Microphone

Microphone No
NC Mic No
Boom Mic No
Detachable Mic No

Features

Touch Controls No
Gaming Mode No

vs Competition

Spec HiFiMan Ananda Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT JBL Live 770NC QCY H3 H3 Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type planar magnetic dynamic Dynamic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 40 42 40 40 -
Impedance Ohms 27 314 60 32 32 32
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.1
Battery Life Hours - 30 60 65 60 24
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
HiFiMan Ananda 30.315.292.241.943.32.487.135.659.5
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 97.584.876.795.171.750.369.898.897.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.584.876.797.688.979.2098.859.5
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.197.284.691.450.369.899.991.5
QCY H3 H3 Compare 92.182.476.785.684.686.669.896.583.2
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare 92.166.292.242.76813.296.292.297.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$6,306 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.com.mx 1 offers From MX$6,306
MX$6,306

Usage Scores

Work (12.6)Calls (11.3)Music (41.6)Overall (40.3)Budget (41.3)Gaming (18.2)Studio (41.7)Commute (18)

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