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AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) vs AirPods Max 2

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 headphones
AirPods Max 1 (Lightning)
AirPods Max 1 (Lightning)8.7Very good· Top score
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AirPods Max 2
AirPods Max 28.4Very good
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The short verdict

AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) edges it on score

The AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) leads overall; pick the AirPods Max 2 if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods Max 1 (Lightning)
8.7
AirPods Max 2
8.4
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 2 if
  • iPhone and Mac owners who want the deepest Apple integration in over-ear headphones.
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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

Sound1 difference
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear headphones
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
—
Yes
Battery2 differences
Battery life
20 mAh
Up to 20 hours (ANC on)
Charging port
Lightning
USB-C
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
—
385 g
Dimensions
187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm
187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm (H x W x D)
Performance1 difference
Chip
H1 headphone
H2 headphone
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