Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Meze Liric2
Meze
37 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Meze Liric2
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | Meze Liric2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Detachable magnetic ear pads |
| Headband | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame | Macassar ebony |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 92 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 92 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 61 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 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 – Orange with AppleCare+ (2 years) | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Sound Isolation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2999999523162842 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Meze Liric2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max 2
No current pricing available
Meze Liric2
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.
