Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple AirPods Max 2

Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA

HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA

HyperX
63 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

HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA

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Scores

Budget
Apple
89
HyperX
78
Work
Apple
83
HyperX
54
Commute
Apple
83
HyperX
50
Gaming
Apple
82
HyperX
76
Calls
Apple
82
HyperX
45
Music
Apple
78
HyperX
59
Studio
Apple
73
HyperX
66

Specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.39 kg0.27 kg★
Ear Cushionmemory foammemory foam
HeadbandBreathable knit mesh with stainless steel frameadjustable solid steel slider
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdirectional
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers12★
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max20 kHz★—
Impedance—32 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✓★✗
CodecsApple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones – Starlight with AppleCare+ (2 years)Lightweight Over-Ear Headset with mic, Swivel-to-Mute mic Function 40mm Drivers
SurroundSpatial AudioSpatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓★✗
Bluetooth5.3★—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Detachable Cable✗✗
Battery
Battery Life20 hrs★—
Charge Time1.5 hrs★—
Fast Charging5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count3★1
NC Mic✓★✗
Boom Mic✗✓★
Detachable Mic✗✗
Features
Voice AssistantSiri—
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppiOS Only—
Volume Limiting✗—
Gaming Mode✗✓★

Pros & Cons

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)

HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA

  • Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Strong mic (76th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA is $419 cheaper (15.0x less).

Apple AirPods Max 20.196score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA2.094score per dollar

HyperX Cloud Stinger 683L9AA offers 10.7x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.

Apple AirPods Max 2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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