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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

LG BUDSPLUS vs Apple AirPods Max 2

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

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
Exact model & source notes

LG BUDSPLUS in the exact manufacturer-listed UK configuration.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

3 verified differences: Manufacturer wireless connection declarations, manufacturer battery life and conditions and manufacturer wearing style. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 3 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Apple AirPods Max 2

Midnight

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

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications

LG BUDSPLUS UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

Apple AirPods Max 2 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.

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.

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.

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.

Manufacturer wireless connection declarations

LG BUDSPLUSSBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)
Apple AirPods Max 2Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
Sources
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
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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer battery life and conditions

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))
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
Sources
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
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

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

Manufacturer wearing style

LG BUDSPLUSLG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds with Graphene Drivers & Adaptive EQ, ANC, Black BUDSPLUS
Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

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

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
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)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (53)

Driver construction

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Listed audio technology

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
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
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Bluetooth version

LG BUDSPLUS5.4
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
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
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Charging

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Chip

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

In the box

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Platform compatibility

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

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

ACCESSORY — AUX (3.5Φ) to USB-C Cable

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

ACCESSORY — Ear hook

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide)

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

ACCESSORY — USB-C Charging & Data Cable

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

AUDIO CODEC — AAC

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

AUDIO CODEC — SBC

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code)

LG BUDSPLUS8806096569849
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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)

LG BUDSPLUSup to 10
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on)

LG BUDSPLUSup to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off)
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

LG BUDSPLUSup to 30
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case

LG BUDSPLUS2.5
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds

LG BUDSPLUS1
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONNECTIVITY — Auracast

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONNECTIVITY — BLE

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Companion App

LG BUDSPLUSAOS, iOS, WindowsOS(LG gram)
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Plug&Wireless

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — UVnano

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri)

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof

LG BUDSPLUSIPX4
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

CONVENIENCE — Wireless Charging

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case

LG BUDSPLUS63.0 x 32.8 x 31.2 mm
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud

LG BUDSPLUS25.3 x 20.8 x 23.9 mm
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

EQ — Customised EQ

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

EQ — LG EQ

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for

LG BUDSPLUS2 years from the product launch date stated at https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/avproducts
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SOUND SOLUTION — Adaptive EQ

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SOUND SOLUTION — ANC

LG BUDSPLUSYes
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic

LG BUDSPLUS6
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SPEAKER — Diaphragm

LG BUDSPLUSGraphene-coated
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ)

LG BUDSPLUS10Φ
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

SPEAKER — Unit Type

LG BUDSPLUSDynamic
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight

LG BUDSPLUS39.4 g
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA)

LG BUDSPLUS5.3 g
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Spatial audio

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Manufacturer device weight

LG BUDSPLUS5.3 g
Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified
Sources
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
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

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

Dimensions

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

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

Weight

LG BUDSPLUSNot verified
Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded for this side.

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

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.

YOUR CHOICE

LG BUDSPLUS

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

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

LG BUDSPLUS

What it brings

What to check

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

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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
58 of 58 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for LG BUDSPLUS and Apple AirPods Max 2
SpecificationLG BUDSPLUSApple AirPods Max 2
Manufacturer wearing styleDifferent
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

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

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
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 xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds with Graphene Drivers & Adaptive EQ, ANC, Black BUDSPLUSOver-ear wireless headphones
Manufacturer device weight
Sources
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
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

5.3 gNot provided
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Earbud
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

25.3 x 20.8 x 23.9 mmNot provided
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) — Charging Case
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

63.0 x 32.8 x 31.2 mmNot provided
WEIGHT — Charging Case Net Weight
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LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

39.4 gNot provided
WEIGHT — Earbud Net Weight (1EA)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

5.3 gNot provided
Weight
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

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
Not provided386.2 g
Dimensions
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
Not provided168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions
Manufacturer wireless connection declarationsDifferent
Sources
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
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
SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
Manufacturer battery life and conditionsDifferent
Sources
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
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
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))Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours
AUDIO CODEC — SBC
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
AUDIO CODEC — AAC
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONNECTIVITY — BLE
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONNECTIVITY — Google Fast Pair Service
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Bluetooth version
Sources
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
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

5.4Not provided
CONNECTIVITY — Auracast
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONNECTIVITY — Microsoft Swift Pair
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC off & Adaptive EQ off)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

up to 10Not provided
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Earbuds (ANC on)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

up to 7.5 (Adaptive EQ off)Not provided
BATTERY LIFE (HRS) — Total (Earbuds+Charging Case)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

up to 30Not provided
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Charging Case
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

2.5Not provided
CHARGING TIME (HRS) — Earbuds
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

1Not provided
CONVENIENCE — Fast Charging
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Wireless Charging
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Plug&Wireless
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — USB-C type Charging Port
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — AUX (3.5Φ) to USB-C Cable
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — USB-C Charging & Data Cable
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Charging
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
Not providedUSB-C
Platform compatibility
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
Not providedFull feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality
SOUND SOLUTION — Adaptive EQ
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
EQ — LG EQ
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
EQ — Customised EQ
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
SPEAKER — Unit Type
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

DynamicNot provided
SPEAKER — Diaphragm
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

Graphene-coatedNot provided
SPEAKER — Unit Size (Φ)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

10ΦNot provided
Spatial audio
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

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
Not providedPersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Listed audio technology
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

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
Not providedApple-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
Driver construction
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

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
Not providedApple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier
Chip
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
Not providedApple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup
Manufacturer microphone declaration
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: # of Mic: 6. Microphone count remains separately available.

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
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
YesYes
Manufacturer active noise cancellation
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer row: SOUND SOLUTION — ANC: Yes. No operating scope or measurement basis is inferred.

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
YesYes
SOUND SOLUTION — ANC
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
SOUND SOLUTION — # of Mic
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

6Not provided
CONVENIENCE — Voice command (Google assistant, Siri)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Companion App
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

AOS, iOS, WindowsOS(LG gram)Not provided
In the box
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

No source recorded.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications
Not providedAirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation
SOUND SOLUTION — Ambient Mode
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Multi Paring
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Water/Splashproof
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

IPX4Not provided
CONVENIENCE — UVnano
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
CONVENIENCE — Multi-Point
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — Normal Silicon Eargels
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — Ear hook
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — QSG(Quick Setup Guide)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
ACCESSORY — Safety Information & Warranty Card
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
BARCODE (EAN CODE) — Barcode (EAN Code)
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

8806096569849Not provided
GENERAL_PDR — The security update is supported for
Sources
LG BUDSPLUS

Manufacturer specification

LG UK — BUDSPLUS manufacturer specifications
Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded.

2 years from the product launch date stated at https://lgsecurity.lge.com/bulletins/avproductsNot provided
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