Apple AirPods Max 2
Powered by the H2 chip, it delivers 1.5x more active noise canceling than its predecessor with lossless USB-C audio, a 20-hour battery, and a knit mesh canopy that reduces on-head pressure. The live language translation feature and adaptive audio with conversation awareness offer practical hands-free utility beyond typical headphones. This is best for frequent travelers and call-centric users needing strong noise isolation and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, though it's weakest for studio recording.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Yes |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones – Blue with AppleCare+ (2 years) |
| 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 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max 2 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT Wear 900N Wireless Noise Canceling | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 314 | 470 | 34 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Max 2 | 98.4 | 86.2 | 93.3 | 60.1 | 74.9 | 33.6 | 70.8 | 98.6 | 88.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 99.4 | 80.2 | 58.9 | 87 | 98.1 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT Wear 900N Wireless Noise Canceling Compare | 98.4 | 87.9 | 80.3 | 96.4 | 80.2 | 58.9 | 70.8 | 99.1 | 88.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 87.9 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 92.3 | 89.8 | 37.4 | 98.4 | 70.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.6 | 98.6 | 80.3 | 97.7 | 88.3 | 58.9 | 53.1 | 97.9 | 63.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.6 | 82.9 | 96 | 60.1 | 77.3 | 84.1 | 70.8 | 99.4 | 75.4 |
Usage Scores
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