HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs LG BUDSPLUS

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

Midnight

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Exact model & source notes

AirPods Max 2 in Midnight (UK part MHWK4ZM/A, US part MHWK4AM/A) are Apple's over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, with an H2 chip in each ear cup and nine microphones. Apple lists Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Adaptive EQ among their audio features. They connect over Bluetooth 5.3, and a wired USB-C connection adds Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio. Apple rates them at up to 20 hours with noise cancellation on.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

3 verified differences: Wired / wireless connections, battery life and wearing style. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 3 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

LG BUDSPLUS

UK manufacturer configuration · BUDSPLUS

Front view of LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds with Graphene Drivers & Adaptive EQ, ANC, Black BUDSPLUS

Full product profile Official image

Exact model & source notes

LG BUDSPLUS in the exact manufacturer-listed UK configuration.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

LG BUDSPLUS UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE4 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 04

Detachable cable

A detachable cable unplugs at the headphones. A fixed cable does not. Always check the model-specific connector before buying a replacement.

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio. Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box.

Source 1

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes). Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair.

Source 1

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

3 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Apple AirPods Max 2Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio

LG BUDSPLUSSBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair.

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Apple AirPods Max 2Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours

LG BUDSPLUSup to 10 (Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off)); up to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off) (Earbuds (ANC on)); up to 30 (Total (Earbuds+Charging Case))

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Earbud-only and earbuds-plus-case claims, ANC state and up-to qualifiers remain separate. No combined runtime is represented as a single-charge earbud runtime. Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC on). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Total (Earbuds+Charging Case).

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

LG BUDSPLUSLG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds with Graphene Drivers & Adaptive EQ, ANC, Black BUDSPLUS

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read.

Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers)

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer product heading. No additional acoustic enclosure, isolation or fit specification is inferred.

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (53)

Driver construction

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed audio technology

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS5.4

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

Apple AirPods Max 2AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Platform compatibility

Apple AirPods Max 2Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — AUX (3.5Φ) to USB-C Cable

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — Ear hook

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ACCESSORY — USB-C Charging & Data Cable

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AUDIO CODEC — AAC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AUDIO CODEC — SBC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS8806096569849

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSup to 10

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSup to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Total (Earbuds+Charging Case)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSup to 30

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS2.5

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS1

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONNECTIVITY — Auracast

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONNECTIVITY — BLE

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Companion App

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSAOS, iOS, WindowsOS(LG gram)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Plug&Wireless

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — UVnano

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSIPX4

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CONVENIENCE — Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS63.0 x 32.8 x 31.2 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS25.3 x 20.8 x 23.9 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

EQ — Customised EQ

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

EQ — LG EQ

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS2 years from the product launch date stated at https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/avproducts

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SOUND SOLUTION — Adaptive EQ

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SOUND SOLUTION — ANC

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSYes

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS6

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SPEAKER — Diaphragm

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSGraphene-coated

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS10Φ

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SPEAKER — Unit Type

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUSDynamic

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS39.4 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA)

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS5.3 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer device weight

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

LG BUDSPLUS5.3 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA): 5.3 g. Single-earbud mass; charging-case mass remains separate.

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · 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

LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

LG BUDSPLUS

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods Max 2

What it brings

USB-C does more than charge: Apple lists wired Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio over it, with compatible content from supported apps and services.
Manufacturer source
Apple lists nine microphones in total, eight for noise cancellation and three for voice pickup, two of them shared. There is an Apple H2 chip in each ear cup.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Apple states 386.2 g including cushions, a figure worth weighing up for long listening sessions, and the Smart Case adds another 134.5 g when carried.
Manufacturer source
Many features rely on Apple devices with current software. Apple notes that functionality may be limited on non-Apple devices, and no analogue input or cable is listed in the box.
Manufacturer source

LG BUDSPLUS

What it brings

The official LG UK page identifies manufacturer model BUDSPLUS.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Manufacturer claims do not establish independently measured performance, current retailer stock or price. Unlisted specifications remain explicitly unknown.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

58 of 58 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Max 2 and LG BUDSPLUS
Specification	Apple AirPods Max 2	LG BUDSPLUS

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read. Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers) LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer product heading. No additional acoustic enclosure, isolation or fit specification is inferred. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Over-ear wireless headphones	LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am \| Bluetooth Earbuds with Graphene Drivers & Adaptive EQ, ANC, Black BUDSPLUS
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · 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 LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	386.2 g	Not provided
Dimensions Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions	Not provided
Manufacturer device weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA): 5.3 g. Single-earbud mass; charging-case mass remains separate. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	5.3 g
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	25.3 x 20.8 x 23.9 mm
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	63.0 x 32.8 x 31.2 mm
WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	39.4 g
WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	5.3 g

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: SBC. Manufacturer section: AUDIO CODEC. Source field: AAC. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: BLE. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Google Fast Pair Service. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Auracast. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Microsoft Swift Pair. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio	SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Earbud-only and earbuds-plus-case claims, ANC state and up-to qualifiers remain separate. No combined runtime is represented as a single-charge earbud runtime. Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Earbuds (ANC on). Manufacturer section: BATTERY LIFE (HRS). Source field: Total (Earbuds+Charging Case). LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours	up to 10 (Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off)); up to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off) (Earbuds (ANC on)); up to 30 (Total (Earbuds+Charging Case))
Charging Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	USB-C	Not provided
Platform compatibility Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality	Not provided
AUDIO CODEC — SBC Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
AUDIO CODEC — AAC Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — BLE Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
Bluetooth version Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer declarations; Yes, No, counts, versions and component/operating qualifiers are preserved. A missing row establishes no capability or absence. Manufacturer section: CONNECTIVITY. Source field: Bluetooth Version. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	5.4
CONNECTIVITY — Auracast Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 10
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off)
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Total (Earbuds+Charging Case) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	up to 30
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2.5
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1
CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Wireless Charging Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Plug&Wireless Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — AUX (3.5Φ) to USB-C Cable Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — USB-C Charging & Data Cable Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Spatial audio Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Listed audio technology Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation	Not provided
Driver construction Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier	Not provided
Chip Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup	Not provided
SOUND SOLUTION — Adaptive EQ Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
EQ — LG EQ Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
EQ — Customised EQ Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
SPEAKER — Unit Type Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Dynamic
SPEAKER — Diaphragm Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Graphene-coated
SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	10Φ

Microphone Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Nine microphones in total; three pick up voice, two of which are shared with noise cancellation. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: # of Mic: 6. Microphone count remains separately available. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: SOUND SOLUTION — ANC: Yes. No operating scope or measurement basis is inferred. LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
SOUND SOLUTION — ANC Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	6

CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Companion App Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	AOS, iOS, WindowsOS(LG gram)

In the box Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications LG BUDSPLUS No source recorded.	AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation	Not provided

SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	IPX4
CONVENIENCE — UVnano Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Ear hook Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes
BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code) Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	8806096569849
GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. LG BUDSPLUS Manufacturer specification LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 years from the product launch date stated at https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/avproducts

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