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AirPods Max — Over-ear · 2020
Apple

AirPods Max

Over-ear · 2020

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
AirPods Max wins by 6
Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold — Over-ear · 2023
Beats

Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold

Over-ear · 2023

82
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

AirPods Max takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Max lands at 88 and Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold at 82. That puts AirPods Max ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Max if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

AirPods Max

Tuning, detail, and staging

AirPods Max leads on sound (88 vs 82).

Noise cancelling

AirPods Max

ANC strength for commute and travel

AirPods Max leads on anc (86 vs 80).

Comfort

AirPods Max

Long-session wearability

AirPods Max leads on comfort (87 vs 81).

Value for money

Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold more score per dollar ($349 vs $549).

AirPods Max 88
vs
82 Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold

Score breakdown

AirPods Max
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84
Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold
82
anc 80
sound 82
comfort 81
battery 82
features 78

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Max versus Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Max Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2020
2023

AirPods Max

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: AirPods Max vs Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold

Which is better, AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold? +

AirPods Max scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Max worth the price? +

At $549, AirPods Max delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $349, Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.

Does AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold? +

AirPods Max — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods Max or Beats Studio Pro · Rose Gold? +

AirPods Max — leads on anc (86 vs 80). ANC strength for commute and travel.