Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2

The H2 chip delivers improved high-fidelity audio and up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous model. The breathable knit-mesh canopy and memory foam earcups provide all-day comfort, while unique features like Live Translation and USB-C lossless audio enhance versatility. With a call quality score of 83.3, they are ideal for frequent callers who need clear mics and adaptive noise control, though studio monitoring is not a strength.

★★★★★ 4.7 (133)
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
wireless true
active noise cancellation true
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 20
Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 headphones
83 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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About This Headphones

AirPods Max 2. With up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, and improved high-fidelity audio—it’s the ultimate over-ear listening experience.

  • ULTIMATE OVER-EAR LISTENING EXPERIENCE—Powered by the H2 chip, AirPods Max 2 delivers improved high-fidelity audio with deep bass, expansive mids, and crisp highs for an unparalleled listening experience.
  • TUNE OUT THE NOISE—Up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, fully immersing you in every sound.¹
  • HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU—Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation levels to suit your environment. Conversation Awareness lowers the volume of what’s playing to make it easy to talk to those around you.³ And Transparency lets outside sounds in so you can interact with your surroundings.
  • PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO—With sound tuned to your unique ear shape and dynamic head tracking, AirPods Max 2 delivers an immersive listening experience that surrounds you with theater-like sound.⁴
  • COMMUNICATE ACROSS LANGUAGES—Simply press and hold the listening mode button to activate Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence,² which automatically translates the language someone is speaking into your preferred language.
  • ACOUSTIC-FIRST DESIGN—Designed with a breathable knit-mesh canopy, memory foam and custom textile ear cushions, and telescoping arms for an exceptional over-ear fit. Available in five vibrant colors.
  • LOSSLESS AUDIO WITH USB-C—Experience every detail of the original recording when connecting AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB-C.⁵ And you can charge your AirPods Max 2 with the same cable you use to charge your other Apple devices.
  • ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE—Up to 20 hours of listening or movie watching on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio enabled.⁶

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 97.7
Mic 82.8
Build 92.3
Sound 43.6
Battery 66.6
Comfort 28.8
Connectivity 98.3
Social Proof 98.8

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong build (92th percentile) 92th

Cons

  • Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable No
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs
Ear Cushion memory foam and custom textile
Headband Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Drivers 1
Codecs Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones – Starlight with AppleCare+ (2 years)
Surround Spatial Audio

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type Adaptive Audio
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint Yes
Wired Connector USB-C
Detachable Cable No

Battery

Battery Life 20
Charge Time 1.5
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm
Driver Size (mm) - 30 42 40 - 40
Impedance Ohms - 48 470 - 32 34
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 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.2
Battery Life Hours 20 30 60 30 24 50
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 97.782.892.343.666.628.898.398.8
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare 97.791.392.395.172.779.599.893.6
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.785.177.197.689.379.59979
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare 97.799.495.999.472.750.897.598.8
Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare 87.578.695.947.969.379.599.493.6
Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare 92.598.377.196.983.850.893.198.8

Usage Scores

Work (77.1)Calls (82.3)Music (58.4)Overall (82.9)Budget (81.4)Gaming (72.4)Studio (48.7)Commute (74.3)

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