Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2
Powered by the H2 chip, it delivers 1.5x more noise canceling than the original and up to 20 hours of playback with Spatial Audio. The knit mesh canopy reduces pressure during extended wear, while live language translation and lossless USB-C audio add practical utility. This headphone is best for frequent flyers and call-heavy remote workers needing strong ANC and all-day comfort, not studio monitoring.
form factor over-ear
driver type Dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 20
80 Overall Score
Price MX$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
What owners think
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Based on 9 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 |
| 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 |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | 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 | 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) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 60 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | 97.5 | 82.8 | 92.4 | 47.9 | 65.9 | 28.4 | 98.2 | 97.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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