Apple AirPods Max 2
Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Max 2
The Apple AirPods Max 2 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Many users praise the clear, immersive audio and the effective ANC that can block out most background noise. However, significant complaints include high weight causing neck discomfort, poor battery life with rapid drain, and connectivity issues like frequent disconnections. A few users also report defective units that stop working within weeks, and the lack of a power-off button is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Powerful noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Premium build quality
- Comfortable for extended use
Cons
- Heavy weight causes neck discomfort
- Poor battery life with rapid drain
- Frequent disconnection issues
- No power-off button
- Defective units stop working early
Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | — | 12 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 47 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Bang & Olufsen |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Cisco Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max 2 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
