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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Audeze LCD-S20

What AirPods Max 2 does better (2) and where LCD-S20 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple · 2026AirPods Max 2
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $510
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Audeze LCD-S20
Audeze · 2025LCD-S20
0 advantages≈ $590
8.6Noise control & calls4.0

Why is AirPods Max 2 better than LCD-S20?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · LCD-S20: No
  2. Weight386 g vs 550 g+42%

Why is LCD-S20 better than AirPods Max 2?

LCD-S20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—18 Ω
Sensitivity—93 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight386 g550 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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