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8.7Noise control & calls3.9
Why is AirPods Max 2 better than Edition XV?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Edition XV: No
- Weight386 g vs 452 g+17%
Why is Edition XV better than AirPods Max 2?
Edition XV has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Planar magnetic |
| Lowest frequency | — | 8 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 50,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 12 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 92 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Head tracking | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 9 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 20 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 386 g | 452 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Silver |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
