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Apple AirPods Max vs HifiMan HE-R10 Dynamic Version

What AirPods Max does better (1) and where HE-R10 Dynamic Version wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $460
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HifiMan HE-R10 Dynamic Version
HifiMan · 2021HE-R10 Dynamic Version
2 advantages≈ $440

Why is AirPods Max better than HE-R10 Dynamic Version?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 10 h2×

Why is HE-R10 Dynamic Version better than AirPods Max?

  1. Weight385 g vs 337 g+14%
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm50 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—35,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h10 h
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight385 g337 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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