Apple
Apple AirPods Max 2
B
Ranked #8 in Headphones
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
H2 chip brings 1.5x stronger ANC, lossless over USB-C and superb spatial audio - the best pick inside Apple's ecosystem. But recycled heavy design, no power button and battery life that trails Sony/Sennheiser badly make it hard to justify at $549 for everyone else.
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Key features
- ✓ H2 chip with 1.5x stronger ANC
- ✓ Lossless 24-bit/48kHz over USB-C
- ✓ Premium aluminium build
- ✓ Best-in-class Apple ecosystem integration
- ✓ Live Translate
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Apple AirPods Max 2. Here's the stance each one takes.
A 1 B 2
F 
Forbes Vetted Audible ANC and sound-quality upgrades over the original; for iPhone users the best noise-cancelling headphones money can buy. A Read → T 
Trusted Reviews Compelling for Apple device owners willing to pay a premium, but battery life disappoints against 35h+ rivals. B Read → S 
SoundGuys 'Whatever happened to thinking different?' - iterative update inheriting the best and worst of the original. B Read →