Bose 906940-0020
Apple AirPods Max 2
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Bose 906940-0020
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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
Scores
Specifications
| Bose 906940-0020 | Apple AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| 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 | QuietControl | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2799999713897705 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
Bose 906940-0020
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th 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
Bose 906940-0020 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
