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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
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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 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 – Purple 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 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | 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) | - | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 48 | - | 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max 2 | 97.5 | 82.7 | 92.3 | 43.8 | 66.2 | 28.7 | 98.2 | 97.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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