Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Beats Studio Pro
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Apple
8.2
Recommended
Beats Studio Pro
Beats
7.8
Recommended
What Reviewers Agree On
- Premium build quality — aluminum and stainless steel feel luxurious
- Excellent spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support
- ANC is among the best available
- USB-C finally replaces Lightning
Deal Breakers
- $549 price is hard to justify vs Sony or Bose at $350-400
- Smart case still does not fully protect headphones
What Reviewers Agree On
- Cross-platform: works great with both iOS and Android
Detailed Comparison
Sound Quality
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Rich, detailed sound with exceptional spatial audio for movies and music.
- Computational audio and spatial audio with head tracking are genuinely immersive
- Warm, rich sound signature excels with vocals and acoustic music
- No aptX or LDAC — limited to AAC Bluetooth which caps lossless potential
Beats Studio Pro
More balanced than previous Beats, with punchy bass and clear mids.
- Sound has matured — less bass-heavy, more balanced with clear vocals
- Supports lossless USB-C audio — a rare feature at this price
Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
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