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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41/100
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Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
Luxury wireless over-ear headphones with advanced ANC, TrueTransparency, Dolby Atmos-optimized spatial audio, and serviceable components.
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59/100
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AirPods Max 2
41/100
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
59/100
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| AirPods Max 2 | Specification | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 |
|---|---|---|
$549.00 | Current priceWhy it mattersAirPods Max 2 leads by 1651 USD. | $2200.00 |
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 mattersBang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 leads by 12 hours. | 32 hours |
20 hours | Battery life with ANCWhy it mattersBang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 leads by 12 hours. | 32 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 mattersBang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 leads by 11.2 grams. | 375 grams |
5.3 | Bluetooth versionWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | 5.3 |
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. | 1 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. | Not verified |
Yes | Carrying case includedWhy it mattersThe verified values are equal. | Yes |
Editorial guidance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 takes this one—by the receipts.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 leads the Balanced result 59–41, driven by maximum battery life and battery life with anc.
Buy AirPods Max 2 if…
Prioritize current price ($549.00).
Buy Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 if…
Prioritize maximum battery life (32 hours) and battery life with anc (32 hours).
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Owner-approved guidance · Balanced preset · headphones-v2.0.0
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Where to buy Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100
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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.
Scoring rules: headphones-v2.0.0
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