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Apple AirPods Max vs Grado RS2X

What AirPods Max does better (1) and where RS2X wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $460
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Grado RS2X
Grado · 2022RS2X
2 advantages≈ $540
8.6Noise control & calls4.0

Why is AirPods Max better than RS2X?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · RS2X: No

Why is RS2X better than AirPods Max?

  1. Weight385 g vs 240 g+60%
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 44 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Grado RS2XGrado RS2X≈ $540
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency—14 Hz
Highest frequency—28,000 Hz
Impedance—38 Ω
Sensitivity—99 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—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight385 g240 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black, Brown
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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