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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

What AirPods Max 2 does better (1) and where DT 1990 PRO MKII wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple · 2026AirPods Max 2
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $500
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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 1990 PRO MKII
1 advantage≈ $540
8.7Noise control & calls3.8

Why is AirPods Max 2 better than DT 1990 PRO MKII?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · DT 1990 PRO MKII: No

Why is DT 1990 PRO MKII better than AirPods Max 2?

  1. Weight386 g vs 370 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—250 Ω
Sensitivity—102 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 g370 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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