Apple AirPods Max 2
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
The Sennheiser HD 300 Pro headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their accurate, flat sound reproduction and excellent detail retrieval across all genres. Users praise the comfortable fit for extended wear, effective noise isolation, and solid build quality, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially and the sound insulation is not as good as older models. A few concerns about price versus build quality and a single technical issue were mentioned, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Accurate flat sound reproduction
- Excellent detail and clarity
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Effective noise isolation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Tight clamping force initially
- Sound isolation not as good as older models
- Price considered high for build quality
- Slightly heavy after long use
- Single technical issue reported
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | viscoelastic |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 64 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| 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) | SENNHEISER Professional HD 300 PRO Over-Ear Broadcast Headphones,Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max 2
No current pricing available
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO 508288
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
