Apple AirPods Max 2
Powered by the H2 chip, it delivers 1.5x more active noise cancellation than its predecessor, a 20-hour battery life, and a knit mesh canopy that reduces clamping pressure. The live language translation and lossless USB-C audio provide practical differentiation, while the 386-gram build and memory foam earcups prioritize long-session comfort. Best for frequent travelers and hybrid workers needing strong call clarity and adaptive sound, though its studio performance limits critical listening use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 34 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 | No |
| 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 2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 314 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 42 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 98.1 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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