Sennheiser HD 100 vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 100 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

Sennheiser HD 100 vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 113 g 384.8 g Sennheiser HD 100 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 100 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, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 100 can be folded.
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 18 - 18000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Impedance 26 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 110 dB -
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 100 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 Sennheiser HD 100 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 Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 100 Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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