HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Razer Kraken V4 Pro

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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

Active noise cancellationYesNo

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THE CONTENDER

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Black · with OLED Control Hub

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The Razer Kraken V4 Pro (UK part RZ04-05160100-R3M1, US part RZ04-05160100-R3U1, black) is a wireless RGB gaming headset built around Sensa HD haptic feedback and a separate OLED Control Hub, which Razer says keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources. It connects over 2.4 GHz through the hub, Bluetooth 5.3, USB or a 3.5 mm input on the hub, using 40 mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose drivers and a retractable super-wideband microphone.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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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

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“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

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancellation is an electronic feature. A closed earcup or a passive acoustic absorber is not evidence of ANC.

Apple AirPods Max 2Yes

Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode.

Source 1

Razer Kraken V4 ProNo

Manufacturer specification · Razer's specification lists noise cancelling as None.

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 ↓

7 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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro2.4 GHz wireless via the OLED Control Hub, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC), simultaneous 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth audio, wired USB Type-A, and 3.5 mm via the Control Hub; the hub keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources

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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The 3.5 mm port is on the OLED Control Hub, not on the headset. The up-to-3-systems figure is Razer's overview-page claim for the OLED Control Hub.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Active noise cancellation

Apple AirPods Max 2Yes

Razer Kraken V4 ProNo

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer's specification lists noise cancelling as None.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and 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

Razer Kraken V4 ProUp to 50 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz); up to 45 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth); up to 13 hours (haptics and lighting on, 2.4 GHz)

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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer's stated test conditions per figure.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications

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

Driver construction

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

Razer Kraken V4 ProRazer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm drivers

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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Charging

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

Razer Kraken V4 ProAbout 4 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes gives about 5 hours of play

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

Razer Kraken V4 ProHeadband gaming headset with swivelling oval ear cushions (protein leatherette over memory foam)

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)

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 45 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

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Platform compatibility

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

Razer Kraken V4 ProPC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices (wireless or wired); Android and iOS

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Xbox is not listed.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (1)

Weight

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

Razer Kraken V4 Pro397 g

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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Headset only; Razer states the figure excludes the OLED Control Hub.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (15)

Impedance

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 Pro32 ohm

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · At 1 kHz.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Razer Kraken V4 ProNot 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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth codecs

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProAAC, SBC

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Razer Kraken V4 ProNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Driver size

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 Pro40 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Ear cushions

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProOval protein leatherette with memory foam; inner opening 45 mm wide × 62 mm long

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Rated frequency response

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 Pro20 Hz – 28 kHz

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Haptics

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProRazer Sensa HD Haptics, with a dedicated button on the headset

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Razer Kraken V4 ProNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Lighting

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProRazer Chroma RGB, 9-zone earcup lighting

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

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

Microphone

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProRetractable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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

Rated sensitivity

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 Pro98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and 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

Razer Kraken V4 ProNot 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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Virtual surround

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Razer Kraken V4 ProTHX Spatial Audio (Windows 11 64-bit or later only)

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and 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

Razer Kraken V4 ProNot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

1 shared field has 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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

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

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

What it brings

Four ways to connect — 2.4 GHz through the hub, Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB and 3.5 mm via the hub — plus simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio, and Razer lists PlayStation, Switch, Steam Deck, Mac and mobile compatibility.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Sensa HD haptics add physical feedback with its own button on the earcup; Razer says a quarter-hour charge gives about 5 hours of play.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Battery life depends heavily on features: Razer rates up to 50 hours with haptics and lighting off, but only up to 13 hours with both on.
Manufacturer source
Razer lists 397 g for the headset alone (excluding the OLED Control Hub), there is no active noise cancellation, and Xbox is not among the listed platforms.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Full specifications

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24 of 24 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Max 2 and Razer Kraken V4 Pro
Specification	Apple AirPods Max 2	Razer Kraken V4 Pro

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) Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 45 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ	Over-ear wireless headphones	Headband gaming headset with swivelling oval ear cushions (protein leatherette over memory foam)
WeightDifferent 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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Headset only; Razer states the figure excludes the OLED Control Hub. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ	386.2 g	397 g
Dimensions Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro No source recorded.	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions	Not provided
Haptics Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	Razer Sensa HD Haptics, with a dedicated button on the headset
Ear cushions Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	Oval protein leatherette with memory foam; inner opening 45 mm wide × 62 mm long
Lighting Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ	Not provided	Razer Chroma RGB, 9-zone earcup lighting

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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · The 3.5 mm port is on the OLED Control Hub, not on the headset. The up-to-3-systems figure is Razer's overview-page claim for the OLED Control Hub. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio	2.4 GHz wireless via the OLED Control Hub, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC), simultaneous 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth audio, wired USB Type-A, and 3.5 mm via the Control Hub; the hub keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources
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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Razer's stated test conditions per figure. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and 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 50 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz); up to 45 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth); up to 13 hours (haptics and lighting on, 2.4 GHz)
ChargingDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ	USB-C	About 4 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes gives about 5 hours of play
Platform compatibilityDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Xbox is not listed. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality	PC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices (wireless or wired); Android and iOS
Bluetooth codecs Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	AAC, SBC

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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro 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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro 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 constructionDifferent 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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier	Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm drivers
Chip Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup	Not provided
Driver size Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	40 mm
Rated frequency response Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	20 Hz – 28 kHz
Impedance Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · At 1 kHz. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	32 ohm
Rated sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)
Virtual surround Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	THX Spatial Audio (Windows 11 64-bit or later only)

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 Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Retractable unidirectional HyperClear Super Wideband microphone. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellationDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification · Razer's specification lists noise cancelling as None. Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Yes	No
Microphone Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded. Razer Kraken V4 Pro Manufacturer specification Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications	Not provided	Retractable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz

In the box Sources Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications Razer Kraken V4 Pro No source recorded.	AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation	Not provided

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

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