In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.73 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 285 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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 |
Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | Memory foam, lambskin | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Max. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 95 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 9 | 4 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Features | On-ear detection | Touch control | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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 |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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