Meze Empyrean vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Meze Empyrean and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Meze Empyrean vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 430 g 384.8 g Apple AirPods Max are lighter than Meze Empyrean 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 copper Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material Fibreglass-reinforced ABS Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - 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 4 - 110000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Impedance 31.6 Ohm -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Meze Empyrean 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 Meze Empyrean 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 Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones -
OTHERS Meze Empyrean Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - 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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