Apple AirPods Max vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.73 cm 17.87 cm
Width 16.86 cm 16.73 cm
Depth 8.34 cm 9.26 cm
Weight 384.8 g 282 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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 Navy | Antracite black | Grey mist
Body Material Stainless steel, anodised aluminium Aluminium, rubber, composite polymer, bamboo fibre cloth
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile Memory foam, lambskin
Headband Material Knit mesh -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Max.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance - 24 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 9 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, play/pause, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.25 m
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Features On-ear detection -
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 Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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 (active noise-cancelling on) (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (Bluetooth ON): up to 24 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Inflight adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - MFI
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
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