Apple AirPods Max vs Beats Studio Pro
Apple AirPods Max
2020 · $479 today
8166
Beats Studio Pro
2023 · $299.99 today
8477
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple AirPods Max is better
- Charge Time: 1.5 hrs vs 2 hrs(33% less)
Why Beats Studio Pro is better
- Weight: 260 g vs 384.8 g(48% less)
- Battery Life (ANC on): 24 hrs vs 20 hrs(20% more)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.0(6% more)
Verdict
Beats Studio Pro leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max | Beats Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Codec Support | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, USB-C Lossless |
| Hi-Res Audio | No | Yes (wired) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life (ANC on) | 20 hrs | 24 hrs● |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs● | 2 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 5 min = 1.5 hrs | 10 min = 4 hrs |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 384.8 g | 260 g● |
| Foldable | No (collapses only) | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3● |
| Multipoint Pairing | Apple ecosystem switching | Yes |