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Apple AirPods Max vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

What AirPods Max does better (1) and where Beoplay HX wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $460
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $510
Higher score
8.7Noise control & calls5.8
2.6Battery5.6

Why is AirPods Max better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Microphones9 vs 24.5×

Why is Beoplay HX better than AirPods Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 40 h2×
  2. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 35 h+75%
  3. Weight385 g vs 285 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—22,000 Hz
Impedance—24 Ω
Sensitivity—95 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones92
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h40 h
Battery life with ANC20 h35 h
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight385 g285 g
Protection rating—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Dust protection (IP)—5
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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