Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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

Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 185 g 384.8 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Black Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods Max have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
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 - 40000 Hz -
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 35 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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 Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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