Apple
AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2 lands as a solid mid-range over-ear headphone, built around over-ear.
60/100
over-ear
£499best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the AirPods Max 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight1150 g
Fitover-ear
Form factorOver-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Connectivity
WirelessYes
Microphone and features
Transparency modeYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAirPods Max 2 vs DOQAUS DOQAUS Life5
AirPods Max 2DOQAUS Life5
| AppleAirPods Max 2This page | DOQAUSDOQAUS Life5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 70 hours |
| Weight | 1150 g | 206 gBetter |
| ANC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Driver | — | 40 mm |
Who it's for
Is the AirPods Max 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need noise-cancelling mic, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the AirPods Max 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the AirPods Max 2?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort?
The Bose QuietComfort scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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