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Alternatives to Apple AirPods Max
10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the AirPods Max — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the AirPods Max


11% pricier ≈ $510
- Battery life 40 h vs 20 h
- Battery life with ANC 35 h vs 20 h
- Weight 285 g vs 385 g
- Microphones 2 vs 9

3
HifiMan · 2021HE-R10 Dynamic Version
7% cheaper ≈ $430
- Weight 337 g vs 385 g
- Driver size 50 mm vs 40 mm
- Battery life 10 h vs 20 h

24% cheaper ≈ $350
- Battery life 30 h vs 20 h
- Weight 335 g vs 385 g
- Driver size 43 mm vs 40 mm

5
Neumann · 2022NDH-30
33% pricier ≈ $610
- Weight 352 g vs 385 g
- Active noise cancelling
- Driver size 38 mm vs 40 mm

24% cheaper ≈ $350
- Battery life 30 h vs 20 h
- Battery life with ANC 30 h vs 20 h
- Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5


8
Neumann · 2023NDH-30 Black Edition
24% pricier ≈ $570
- Weight 352 g vs 385 g
- Active noise cancelling
- Driver size 38 mm vs 40 mm

9
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 1990 PRO MKII
17% pricier ≈ $540
- Weight 370 g vs 385 g
- Active noise cancelling

Same price ≈ $450
- Battery life 35 h vs 20 h
- Bluetooth version 5.2 vs 5
- Driver size 50 mm vs 40 mm
