Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2
Powered by the H2 chip, these headphones offer 1.5x more noise canceling than the previous Max, spatial audio, and 20-hour battery life with lossless USB-C audio. The knit mesh canopy and memory foam earcups reduce pressure for long-wear comfort, while live language translation and adaptive audio add practical intelligence. Best for frequent callers, travelers, and mobile workers needing strong ANC and translation features, not for studio monitoring given its 47.5 studio score.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 83 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Midnight |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 20 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | 97.5 | 82.8 | 92.4 | 47.9 | 65.9 | 28.4 | 70 | 98.2 | 83.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.6 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.3 | 66.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$799
Usage Scores
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