In depth comparison and review of beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 283 g | 384.8 g | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are lighter than beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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 | Grey, brown | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Synthetic leather, memory foam | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | Steel | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Max have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC | - | |
| 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 | 10 - 30000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.02% | - | |
| Impedance | 20 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | - | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Communications Technology | NFC | - | |
| 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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1100 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 47 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 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 |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Hard case | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1 | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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