Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) vs Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) ($179) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max 2 | Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $179 |
| Weight | 385g | 41g |
| Battery | 20h | 30h total |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| ANC | Yes | Adaptive |
| Weight | 385g | — |
| Fit | — | Open |
| Chip | — | H2 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
- Open-fit ANC
- USB-C
- H2 chip
- Open fit ANC limited
- No wireless case (base)
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC) is the better value at $179. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.