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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HD 480 Pro

What AirPods Max 2 does better (1) and where HD 480 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple · 2026AirPods Max 2
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $500
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Sennheiser HD 480 Pro
Sennheiser · 2026HD 480 Pro
1 advantage≈ $390
8.7Noise control & calls3.8

Why is AirPods Max 2 better than HD 480 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 480 Pro: No

Why is HD 480 Pro better than AirPods Max 2?

  1. Weight386 g vs 272 g+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Impedance—130 Ω
Sensitivity—107 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—
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight386 g272 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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