Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) vs Technics EAH-AZ100 ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max 2 | Technics EAH-AZ100 |
|---|
| Price | $549 | $300 |
| Weight | 385g | 56g |
| Battery | 20h | 27h total |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 385g | — |
| Codec | — | LDAC |
| Drivers | — | Magnetic fluid |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Magnetic fluid drivers
- Dolby Atmos
- Dual-device BT
- Expensive
- App a bit fiddly
Technics EAH-AZ100 is the better value at $300. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.