Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple
85 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 670NC

JBL Live 670NC

JBL
81 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

JBL Live 670NC

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Budget
Apple
88
JBL
82
Work
Apple
82
JBL
71
Calls
Apple
82
JBL
64
Commute
Apple
81
JBL
75
Music
Apple
80
JBL
65
Gaming
Apple
78
JBL
69
Studio
Apple
74
JBL
63

Specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2JBL Live 670NC
Design
Form Factorover-earon-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.39 kg0.22 kg★
Ear Cushionmemory foamfabric
HeadbandBreathable knit mesh with stainless steel framefabric
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers11
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max20 kHz20 kHz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB★
Max SPL—95 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC—
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
Profiles—A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Detachable Cable✗✓★
Cable Length—0.20000000298023224 m
Battery
Battery Life20 hrs65 hrs★
Charge Time1.5 hrs★3 hrs
Fast Charging5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour5min=4hrs
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Capacity—850 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count3★2
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantSiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppiOS OnlyJBL Headphones
Volume Limiting✗—
Gaming Mode✓★✗
Water Resistance—Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Apple AirPods Max 2

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average comfort (30th percentile)

JBL Live 670NC

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Pricing

JBL Live 670NC is $369 cheaper (5.6x less).

Apple AirPods Max 20.190score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 670NC1.012score per dollar

JBL Live 670NC offers 5.3x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 43 specs.

Apple AirPods Max 2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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