Apple AirPods Max 2
JBL Junior 320BT
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
JBL Junior 320BT
These headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, fit for young children, and volume-limiting feature that protects hearing. Battery life is praised as long, and pairing is easy. However, durability is a concern for toddlers, as one reviewer found the ear cushion easily detachable and hard to reattach.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for children
- Volume limiting protects hearing
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing
- Great color options
Cons
- Ear cushion detaches easily
- Difficult to reattach ear cushion
- Not durable for toddlers
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 32 millimeters |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 80 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 81 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones – Starlight with AppleCare+ (2 years) | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour | five minutes of charge will give you another three hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | JBL Headphones |
| 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)
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong comfort (77th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max 2
No current pricing available
JBL Junior 320BT
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
