80
“Maximum luxury, but should Apple have strayed from the formula more?”
Publisher score: 4/5
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Apple AirPods Max 2
$549 · Apple H2 · 4 months old
83
Review
Radar
8.4
User score
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Spec sheet
Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 13.6 oz / 386.2 g
- Wearing style
- Wireless over-ear headphones
Wireless and connections
- Noise control
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Charging
- USB-C; 5 min charge provides around 1.5 hrs listening
- Battery
- Up to 20 hrs listening with ANC enabled
- Connections
- Bluetooth, USB-C charging
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
78
“Strong ANC and premium build, though the familiar design and high price temper the upgrade.”
Publisher score: 7.8/10 · 1mo ago
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
91
CNETRead review ↗
“The pricey AirPods Max 2 may not seem like much of an upgrade from their predecessor. But the changes are significant and impressed me enough to award the headphones a CNET Editors' Choice award.”
Publisher score: 9.1/10
90
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“Apple AirPods Max 2 take everything from the originals and multiply it by 100. The sound quality, features, and design are now industry-leading.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 3mo ago
87
EngadgetRead review ↗
“Better late than never: the H2-powered AirPods Max 2 adds Adaptive Audio, lossless USB-C audio and stronger ANC.”
Publisher score: 87/100 · 3mo ago
80
Mashable
“The new AirPods Max 2 are better than the original, but only ever so slightly.”
Publisher score: 4/5
80
The VergeRead review ↗
“Apple’s over-ear headphones get the H2 chip and a new built-in amp for better sound and ANC along with new features, but they’re still heavy and expensive.”
Publisher score: 8/10 · 3mo ago
80
Stuff
“The AirPods Max 2 don't quite deliver what they should - battery life and case issues remain plus the price is high”
Publisher score: 4/5
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Buying notes
Value todayFair buy
Good review strength, but compare deals before buying. 83/100 at $549. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
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Score distribution
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Highest91
Median80
Lowest78
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