Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs JBL Tour One M2
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Apple
8.2
Recommended
JBL Tour One M2
JBL
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
- Excellent ANC that rivals Sony at a lower price
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Pros
- 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
Cons
- $549 price is hard to justify vs Sony or Bose at $350-400
- Smart case still does not fully protect headphones
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
JBL Tour One M2
JBL Pro Sound delivers punchy, detailed audio.
- Engaging, detailed sound with punchy bass — great for pop and rock
- Spatial sound feature adds width to the soundstage
Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Top-tier ANC with excellent transparency mode.
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