Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2
Powered by the H2 chip, it delivers 1.5x more active noise canceling than its predecessor with lossless USB-C audio, a 20-hour battery, and a knit mesh canopy that reduces on-head pressure. The live language translation feature and adaptive audio with conversation awareness offer practical hands-free utility beyond typical headphones. This is best for frequent travelers and call-centric users needing strong noise isolation and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, though it's weakest for studio recording.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 20
55 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong battery (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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 | knit mesh |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
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 |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | 87.3 | 82.7 | 34.5 | 48.1 | 66.2 | 28.6 | 93.7 | 16.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.3 | 97.5 | 66.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 85.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 92.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.6 | 96.6 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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