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Apple AirPods Max vs Bowers & Wilkins PX8

What AirPods Max does better (0) and where PX8 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $460
vs
Bowers & Wilkins PX8
Bowers & Wilkins · 2022PX8
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $350
Higher score
8.7Noise control & calls6.4
2.6Battery4.4

Why is AirPods Max better than PX8?

AirPods Max has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PX8 better than AirPods Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 30 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 30 h+50%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Impedance—33 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h30 h
Battery life with ANC20 h30 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, 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—
Design & build
Weight385 g—
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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