AirPods Max vs …
Every headphones worth comparing against the AirPods Max — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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Audeze
Audeze LCD-5
96
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
96
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
96
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
96
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
96
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Apple
AirPods Max
88
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Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Rose Gold
96
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Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the AirPods Max? +
Higher-scoring headphones include Audeze LCD-5, HiFiMan Susvara, Focal Utopia 2022. Each scores above the AirPods Max's 88/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the AirPods Max? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Sony WH-1000XM6 — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the AirPods Max's $549 MSRP.