Philips Fidelio X3 vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips Fidelio X3 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

Philips Fidelio X3 vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 23 cm 18.73 cm
Width 19 cm 16.86 cm
Depth 11 cm 8.34 cm
Weight 380 g 384.8 g Philips Fidelio X3 are lighter than Philips Fidelio X3 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 Home audio Portable electronics, computer
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz -
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 30 Ohm -
Diaphragm LMC - 50 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Philips Fidelio X3 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 Philips Fidelio X3 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 Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Philips Fidelio X3 Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip 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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