Audeze LCD-4z vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4z and Apple AirPods Max. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audeze LCD-4z vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight - 384.8 g
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
Body Material Leather Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW -
Impedance 15 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 130 dB -
Diaphragm 106 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
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
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4z Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Travel bag Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
Other projects: