Apple AirPods Max vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- BatteryApple AirPods Max
- WearingApple AirPods Pro 3
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple AirPods MaxNo reviews yet |  AppleApple AirPods Pro 3No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver type | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Noise cancelling | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient sound mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | No data | 5.3 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life (hours) | 20 | 8 |
| Battery Life Mode | Noise cancelling on | Noise cancelling on |
| Fast Charging Claim | 5 minutes of charge gives around 1.5 hours of listening | 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listening |
| Wearing | ||
| Weight | 386.2 g | 5.55 g |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.