Apple
AirPods Max 2
Apple's H2-powered over-ear headphones with improved ANC, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, and lossless USB-C playback.
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17/100
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MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Premium wireless over-ear headphones with adaptive hybrid ANC, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and a user-replaceable 57-hour battery.
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83/100
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AirPods Max 2
17/100
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MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
83/100
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| AirPods Max 2 | Specification | MOMENTUM 5 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
$549.00 | Current priceWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 149.05 USD. | $399.95 |
over-ear | Form factorWhy it mattersThis factual attribute is shown for context and does not affect the score. | over-ear |
20 hours | Maximum battery lifeWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 37 hours. | 57 hours |
20 hours | Battery life with ANCWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 37 hours. | 57 hours |
Yes | Active noise cancellationWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Yes | Transparency / ambient modeWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
386.2 grams | WeightWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 96.2 grams. | 290 grams |
5.3 | Bluetooth versionWhy it mattersMOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads by 0.1. | 5.4 |
Not verified | Bluetooth multipointWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Yes |
Not verified | Wired audioWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Yes |
Yes | USB-C audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | Full charge timeWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | 2 hours |
Yes | Spatial audioWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Not verified | Water resistanceWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Not verified |
Not verified | FoldableWhy it mattersBoth products need a verified value before this attribute can be scored. | Yes |
Yes | Carrying case includedWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Editorial guidance
MOMENTUM 5 Wireless takes this one—by the receipts.
MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads the Balanced result 83–17, driven by current price and maximum battery life.
Buy AirPods Max 2 if…
The verified model does not currently show a measured advantage for AirPods Max 2; choose it only for preferences outside the scored facts.
Buy MOMENTUM 5 Wireless if…
Prioritize current price ($399.95) and maximum battery life (57 hours).
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Where to buy MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
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This Balanced score uses 82% of its configured weight. The products share 82% of core Headphones facts. Missing and non-applicable facts never count as losses.
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