RØDE NTH-50
RØDE
46 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
RØDE NTH-50
No customer feedback yet
Apple AirPods Max 2
78 out of 100 high confidence 159 reviews
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
Sound quality 35
Noise cancellation 28
Battery life 12
Build quality 15
Weight and comfort 10
Connectivity 8
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Specifications
| RØDE NTH-50 | Apple AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | aluminum | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SUPERIOR SOUND - Experience exceptional clarity and detail with the NTH-50's custom-matched drivers, delivering a balanced frequency response for accurate audio monitoring and mixing. | 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.7000000476837158 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
RØDE NTH-50
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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)
Pricing
RØDE NTH-50
Apple AirPods Max 2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
