Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 384.8 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 | Light grey | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Max lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| 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 |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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