Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 2.30i vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 2 -
Height - 18.73 cm
Width - 16.86 cm
Depth - 8.34 cm
Weight 262 g 384.8 g Sennheiser HD 2.30i are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 | White Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material Leatherette Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 2.30i 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 2.30i 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 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories - Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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