Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($249) 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 Pro 3 | Apple AirPods Max 2 |
|---|
| Price | $249 | $549 |
| Weight | 5g | 385g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio 2.0 | Yes |
| Battery | 7h / 35h case | 20h |
| Chip | H2 | — |
| Codec | AAC + Apple Lossless | — |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | USB-C |
| Fit | Silicone XS–L + XL | — |
| Weight | — | 385g |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Adaptive Audio 2.0 class-leading
- Hearing health test + aid
- Apple Intelligence live translation
- 7h battery (up from 6h)
- MagSafe case unchanged
- AAC-only codec (no LDAC)
- Apple ecosystem best
- Premium price unchanged
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better value at $249. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.