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Apple AirPods Max 2

UK MHWP4ZM/A · Purple
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386.2 g
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Microphone
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AirPods Max 2 in Starlight, over-ear headphones, aluminium ear cups, ear cushions, telescoping arms connect the cups and headband
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Apple AirPods Max 2 · Starlight

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2 · Purple

  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

No stated difference in the compared specifications.

Same: Weight 386.2 g · Microphone Yes

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Full comparison vs Apple AirPods Max 2 · Blue

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Exact model: UK MHWL4ZM/A · Starlight

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Headphones including cushions386.2 g
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The separate Smart Case is 134.5 g and is not included in this headphone mass. Cable-inclusion mass is not separately specified.

Apple UK — AirPods Max 2 technical specifications
Built-in microphoneYes
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Microphones Nine microphones total: Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

Apple UK — AirPods Max 2 technical specifications
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AirPods Max 2 in Blue, over-ear headphones, aluminium ear cups, ear cushions, telescoping arms connect the cups and headband
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Apple AirPods Max 2 · Blue

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2 · Purple

  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

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Same: Weight 386.2 g · Microphone Yes

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Full comparison vs Apple AirPods Max 2 · Starlight

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Exact model: UK MHWM4ZM/A · Blue

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Headphones including cushions386.2 g
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The separate Smart Case is 134.5 g and is not included in this headphone mass. Cable-inclusion mass is not separately specified.

Apple UK — AirPods Max 2 technical specifications
Built-in microphoneYes
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Microphones Nine microphones total: Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

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AirPods Max 2 in Orange, over-ear headphones, aluminium ear cups, ear cushions, telescoping arms connect the cups and headband
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Apple AirPods Max 2 · Orange

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2 · Purple

  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

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Same: Weight 386.2 g · Microphone Yes

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Full comparison vs Apple AirPods Max 2 · Starlight

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Exact model: UK MHWN4ZM/A · Orange

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Headphones including cushions386.2 g
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The separate Smart Case is 134.5 g and is not included in this headphone mass. Cable-inclusion mass is not separately specified.

Apple UK — AirPods Max 2 technical specifications
Built-in microphoneYes
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Microphones Nine microphones total: Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

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Apple AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones in Midnight, front view beside a side view of one ear cup

Apple AirPods Max 2 · Midnight

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2 · Purple

  • ConnectionConnectivity Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C → Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
  • Manufacturer battery and charging claimsBattery AirPods Max 2 (full charge) Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time. AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state Charging via USB-C → Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours
  • DesignNot verified → Not verified
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Weight 386.2 g · Microphone Yes

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Exact model: Midnight

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Weight386.2 g
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Headphones including cushions; the Smart Case adds 134.5 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
MicrophoneYes
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Nine microphones in total; three pick up voice, two of which are shared with noise cancellation.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
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beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones in black, perspective view

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2

  • Weight386.2 g → 319 g
  • ConnectionConnectivity Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C → Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint (AAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LE Audio); USB-C charging port; supplied 3.5 mm mini-jack cable
  • Manufacturer battery and charging claimsBattery AirPods Max 2 (full charge) Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time. AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state Charging via USB-C → Up to 50 hours with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge; 10 minutes of quick charging gives 5 hours of playback
  • DesignNot verified → Closed-back
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: 1000981 · Black

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Weight319 g
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Headphones without cable, per the product pages; the spec sheet gives 319 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 BLACK — official North America store page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)
MicrophoneYes
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Six digital MEMS microphones for calls and ANC.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 — spec sheet E2/AVENTHO 300 (03.25)
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beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y wireless over-ear headphones in Liquid Black

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Compared with · Apple AirPods Max 2

  • Weight386.2 g → 316 g
  • ConnectionConnectivity Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C → Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint; USB-C port (beyerdynamic lists the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable type as 'USB-C / audio cable')
  • Manufacturer battery and charging claimsBattery AirPods Max 2 (full charge) Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time. AirPods Max 2 with Smart Case Storage in the Smart Case preserves battery charge in ultra-low-power state Charging via USB-C → Up to 90 hours without ANC; up to 60 hours with ANC
  • DesignNot verified → Closed-back
  • ImpedanceNot verified → Not verified

Same: Microphone Yes

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Exact model: 1002671 · Liquid Black · wireless ANC over-ear

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Weight without cable316 g
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The product pages state 316 g without cable; the specification sheet gives 316 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
MicrophoneYes
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Two integrated microphones with ENC; a META VOICE boom microphone is an optional accessory.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
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