In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | M-Series | |
| Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 307 g | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Black | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | - | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 15 - 28000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 99 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 45 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | MultiPoint Technology, Low Latency Mode, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
| Frequency Response | - | 85 - 15000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 9 | 2 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Mute, volume, power on/off, status indicator, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Features | On-ear detection | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa built-in | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | - | 5.1 mW |
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| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH M50xBT2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Protective pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RSS-102, FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B) | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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