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AirPods Max vs Solo 4

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

Comparing 2 headphones
AirPods Max
AirPods Max8.7Very good· Top score
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Solo 4
Solo 47.4Good
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The short verdict

AirPods Max edges it on score

The AirPods Max leads overall; pick the Solo 4 if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods Max
8.7
Solo 4
7.4
Choose the AirPods Max if
  • iPhone and Mac owners who find a used pair far below the $549 AirPods Max 2.
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Choose the Solo 4 if
  • Commuters on a budget who want light on-ears they rarely have to charge.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theAirPods Max1 win
−$50Cheaper today$149 vs $199
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Why pick theSolo 41 win
+150%Longer listening time50 vs 20 h
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Sound6 differences
Type
Over-ear headphones
Wireless on-ear headphones
Wear style
Over-ear
On-ear
Driver type
Apple-designed dynamic driver
Custom-built dynamic transducer
Lossless audio
Yes
1
Spatial audio
Yes
1
Head tracking
Yes
1
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
Yes
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Battery3 differences
Battery life
Up to 20 hours (ANC on)
50 h
Battery type
20 mAh
Up to 50 hours
Quick charge
5 min = ~1.5 hours
10W
Connectivity2 differences
Connection
Wireless (Bluetooth)
Wireless · USB-C audio · 3.5 mm analogue audio
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
385 g
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Dimensions
187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm (H x W x D)
6.97 in (17.7 cm)
Sensors1 difference
Sensors
Optical sensor (each ear cup) · Position sensor (each ear cup) · Case-detect sensor (each ear cup)
Accelerometer · gyroscope
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