Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT and Apple AirPods Max. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 263 g 384.8 g Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT are lighter than Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz -
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 35 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume control, answer/end Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT 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 QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 60 hours
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
Charging Time 5.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC900BT Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter, micro-USB cable (0.3m) Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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