Apple AirPods 4 vs Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple AirPods 4 ($129) vs Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods 4 | Apple AirPods Max 2 |
|---|
| Price | $129 | $549 |
| Weight | 4g | 385g |
| ANC | Active (on ANC model) | Yes |
| Battery | 5h / 30h case | 20h |
| Chip | H2 | — |
| Price | $129 (no ANC) / $179 (ANC) | — |
| Fit | One-size open ear | — |
| Feature | Personalized Spatial Audio | — |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
| Weight | — | 385g |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 4
- ANC at $179 tier now
- H2 chip in base model
- Open design fits more people
- Personalized Spatial Audio
- Familiar AirPods form factor
- No ear tips for seal
- 6h battery (less than Pro)
- One-size fit not universal
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Apple AirPods 4 is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.