Apple AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) vs Apple AirPods Max 1 (USB-C)

The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

AirPods Max 1 (Lightning)

8.7

AirPods Max 1 (USB-C)

8.7

Choose the AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) if

Apple users who find a clean Lightning pair well below USB-C

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Choose the AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) if

iPhone and Mac owners who want premium over-ears with USB-C

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference

Charging port

Lightning

USB-C

Comfort & Build1 difference

Weight

384.8 g

386.2 g

Battery & charging1 difference

Battery claims

Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode enabled 3, Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with Spatial Audio on 4

Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled 5, Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on 6

Design2 differences

Weight

13.6 ounces (384.8 grams)

13.6 ounces (386.2 grams)

Weights

13.6 ounces (384.8 grams), 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)

13.6 ounces (386.2 grams), 4.74 ounces (134.5 grams)

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AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) vs AirPods Max 1 (USB-C)

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Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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