Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 18.73 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ 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 |
- | |
| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Matte black | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | - | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones Included | 9 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
|---|
| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Features | On-ear detection | Wear 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 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 18.5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Max lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
| 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: up to 18.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 15 hours |
|
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
|---|
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
