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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Beats 360

Product A: Apple

AirPods Max 2

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Product B: Beats

360

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  • 26 different values
  • 37 known for one only
  • 27 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 20hB: 32hBeats is 12 h higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 1.5hB: 1hApple is 0.5 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A386.2g
B294.5g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AApple AirPods Max 2
BBeats 360

General

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Series
AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 8 October 2026
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Model numbers
A3454, MHWK4AM/A1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 8 October 2026Current Identify your AirPods names AirPods Max 2, A3454, introduced 2026. Reference US Midnight MHWK4AM/A is independently identified by the exact retailer page. Excludes A3184 USB-C first generation and A2096 Lightning.14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Midnight MHWK4AM/A. Regulatory A3454 is independently established by Apple identification source.
A3577, MJE14LL/A, MJE34LL/A, MJE44LL/A, MJE64LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Apple store SKUs in the page data: MJE14LL/A Black, MJE34LL/A Cloud, MJE44LL/A Sky, MJE64LL/A Pink. These are US SKUs. A3577 is the hardware model number from MacRumors.13Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/beats-360Read 14 October 2026MacRumors: model number A3577, seen in FCC (May 2026), ANATEL (August 20) and UAE (August 21) regulatory filings.14Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Black-with-Black-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE14LLA/p/247573.htmlRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
19595103906014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Midnight MHWK4AM/A, headphones-only listing, UPC 195951039060. Optional stand bundle excluded.
195951201382, 19595120147414Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Black-with-Black-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE14LLA/p/247573.htmlRead 14 October 2026UPC 195951201382 for MJE14LL/A Black. The Cloud listing MJE34LL/A shows UPC 195951201474. Pink and Sky UPCs were not found.15Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Cloud-with-Cloud-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE34LLA/p/247580.htmlRead 14 October 2026UPC 195951201474 for MJE34LL/A Cloud.
Announced
16 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026
22 September 20262Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Press release dated September 22, 2026. Orders opened the same day.
Status
Available3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats store shows New, Add to bag and a buyable state.
Predecessor
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys's review advises owners of the AirPods Max with USB-C not to upgrade to the AirPods Max 2.21Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/16/apple-announces-airpods-max-2Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the AirPods Max 2 are the third AirPods Max, after the 2020 original and the 2024 USB-C update.
Not available
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
$5494Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026Maker US launch MSRP, preorder March 25, shipping/store availability early April.
$349.991Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026US price $349.99 on the Beats store and Apple store pages.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026$349.99 (U.S.) on apple.com.
Launch price (EU)
€5795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026German maker launch price includes VAT.
€349.9511Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launch prices: 299.95 GBP, 349.99 USD, 349.95 EUR in Europe, 499.95 AUD. Tax treatment is not stated.12Press articleiphone-ticker.de/beats-360-starten-austauschbare-polster-und-staerkeres-anc-286750Read 14 October 2026349,95 Euro for Germany, orders open from the announcement and on sale on September 24. German prices are published incl. VAT.
Markets
US, DE4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026US maker launch and German maker launch substantiate these markets only.
Not available
Colours
Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Colours shown: Sky, Cloud, Black, Pink. Variant names read Black with Black Performance Knit Cushions and so on.
Segment
Music3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026
Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The maker calls it an all-new flagship over-ear headphone for commuting, working, training and traveling. Stored as music, the closest segment option.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Over-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones (circumaural).
Ear cup enclosure
Closed14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026
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Wearing style
Headband2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Headband with telescoping arms.
Folding
Not available
Flat1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fold them flat for around-the-neck comfort or to store them in their woven ripstop case.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026The ear cups rotate flat like the AirPods Max 2 and do not fold into a ball.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table and narrative independently rotating ear cups. Generic Foldable No means no inward hinge, not absence of swivel.
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The earcups rotate individually for a more personalized fit.
RGB lighting
Not available
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Lighting zones
Not available
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Dynamic1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Custom-designed dual-magnet dynamic driver.
Driver size
40mm13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 technical specification lists 40 mm dynamic drivers. No A2096 teardown capacity transferred.
40mm11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 360 uses a new acoustic platform built around 40mm dual-magnet drivers with triple-layer diaphragms. The maker does not state the diameter. No other source contradicts it.
Drivers per side
114Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly one per earpiece.
Not available
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Dual-neodymium ring magnet motor3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Exact current driver section. No numerical THD claim is published here.
Dual neodymium magnets1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Each driver has dual neodymium magnets.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
48kHz4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 202624-bit/48 kHz digital lossless playback using the included USB-C cable. Bluetooth does not inherit this resolution.
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
24bits4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026Same wired USB scope, not microphone resolution.
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 8 October 2026Current guide 27 says Custom EQ settings are stored on AirPods and carry to any paired device. Set using compatible current iPhone/iPad/Mac software. Exact release notes identify firmware 9A348 as introducing Max 2 Custom EQ. The May 2026 SoundGuys no-custom-EQ statement describes earlier software.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 8 October 2026Current exact supported-model list names AirPods Max 2, not Max 1.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 2026Exact 9A348 release notes introduce Custom EQ for Max 2. Current original guide separately establishes storage on the headphones and carryover to other paired devices.
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Custom EQ bands
310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 8 October 2026Explicit three-band Low, Mid and High playback equalizer. This is separate from automatic Adaptive EQ and Headphone Accommodations.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 8 October 2026Supported-model scope for the companion three-band EQ guide.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 20269A348 release notes name low, mid and high controls. Required host software remains the compatible current Apple software described by the guide, not an invented minimum.
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Personalized Spatial Audio2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Compatible Apple hardware, software and content required. Personal profile needs TrueDepth iPhone camera.
Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is on the page. Dolby Atmos is named in the maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Accelerometer and gyroscope in the left earcup. Personalized Spatial Audio needs an iPhone with a TrueDepth camera and works with Apple devices.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats' most advanced Active Noise Cancellation.
ANC type
Hybrid3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Exact current Max 2 page names six outward-facing and two inward-facing cancellation microphones.
Not available
ANC microphones
82Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
81Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Eight of the nine microphones are used for Active Noise Cancellation.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation.11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Eight ANC microphones.
Adaptive ANC
Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts cancellation with environment. Current firmware and compatible host software required.
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026ANC adapts to the environment and the user's fit.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Transparency mode listed in the audio technology section.
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Public Methodology v2.3 verdict describes bass and midrange close to its target, with a mid-treble dip. ANC-off bass-range noise is noted. Locked numeric measurements are not used.16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026
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Bass amount
2dB16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public Sound Profile category summary rounds bass to +2 dB against the RTINGS target under Methodology v2.3. Precise locked regional/full-range results and test firmware/settings remain unknown. No locked result extraction.
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Treble amount
-3dB16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Same public rounded category summary gives -3 dB. Not a full-range error or a graph-picked peak.
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
AApple AirPods Max 2
ANC onOverall (dB)
Yes33.2
Source19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact ANC test discussion reports average attenuation 33.2 dB. Low/mid/high table values are not stored because precise band bounds and test-specific rig are not stated in this review. Playback level, firmware and host unknown. Historical No EQ statement precedes current 9A348 Custom EQ.
BBeats 360
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
33.2dB
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Standard mode speech recordings have weak rejection of office, street and reverberant noise. Voice Isolation improves noise rejection on a compatible Apple host.15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Exact automated speech recordings, standard versus Voice Isolation. No numerical bandwidth or SNR inferred.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AApple AirPods Max 2
ANCHours (h)
Yes21.01
Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Literal public result: 21 hours and 31 seconds, not 31 minutes. Continuous rundown ANC on, music at 75 dB SPL, added May 27, 2026. Purchased exact MHWK4AM/A unit. Test-specific connection, host, codec, firmware, spatial mode and lighting are not explicitly assigned, so omitted. Review metadata dates/dimensions are not adopted.
BBeats 360
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
21.01h
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Clamping force
Not available
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Weight (measured)
383g(13.5 oz)19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact public comparison table labels Measured Weight 383 g. Cable, pad inclusion and scale resolution are not explicitly assigned. Maker 386.2 g remains separately claimed.
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones are built into the headphones and there is no boom microphone. A dedicated voice mic with beam-forming sits among them.
Microphone element
Not available
MEMS2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine advanced digital MEMS microphones.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Eight MEMS microphones are used for ANC.
Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
32Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Three voice-pickup microphones, two shared with the eight ANC microphones. Nine physical microphones total, not eleven.
31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Three microphones for voice pickup. Two of them are shared with ANC and one is an additional microphone.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Three for voice pickup with two shared with ANC.
Total microphones
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91Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones total.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones. Eight for ANC and three for voice pickup, with two shared.
Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Voice Isolation uses H2 computational audio for transmitted speech. No microphone electrical response or sampling rate inferred.
AI7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats says it uses digital signal processors designed for machine-learning algorithms to improve microphone quality. Speech enhancement and environmental noise suppression are on by default.16Reviewmanofmany.com/tech/audio/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The voice-processing architecture uses AI-trained machine learning algorithms and a three-microphone beam-forming array. Stored as AI.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
Not available
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 analog route needs Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable sold separately. Included USB-C cable supports digital audio.
Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ says Beats 360 is wireless-only and connects over Bluetooth. The USB-C port is for charging.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Exclusively Bluetooth.
Analog source plugs
Not available
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Cable connector on headset
USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026
Not available
Longest included cable
Not available
Not available
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026USB-C port for charging only.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026iPhone/iPad/Mac USB-C playback documented. Calls, Siri and Spatial Audio still require Bluetooth enabled.
No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ: no wired audio connection of any kind. The USB-C port is for charging.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port is power and charging only. No lossless playback.
Passive wired listening
No19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Exact purchased Max 2 test states no passive playback when depleted. Not inferred from USB connector type.
No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ: no wired audio connection, so no passive listening.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026No 3.5mm jack and no USB audio. Cannot play over a cable.
Wireless receiver
None16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public exact review explicitly states no low-latency wireless dongle.
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
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Bluetooth
5.32Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology. The FAQ says Class 1 Bluetooth 5.3.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Class 1 Bluetooth 5.3.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 connection section, no LDAC or aptX.
SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 exclusively relies on Bluetooth 5.3 using the AAC and SBC codecs. Gizbot gives the same list. The maker does not publish codecs.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026Codecs are AAC and SBC. No LDAC, no aptX, no LC3 and no Hi-Res Wireless badge.
LE Audio
No20Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-157186Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 comparison explicitly excludes LE Audio and LC3. Current Apple firmware release notes through 9A348 document Custom EQ, not LE Audio. Bluetooth version alone was not used as proof.
Not available
Auracast
No20Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-apple-airpods-pro-2-157186Read 8 October 2026Exact comparison expressly says both miss Auracast broadcasting. Apple Audio Sharing is a separate ecosystem feature.
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026They support Apple's Audio Sharing feature but lack proper Auracast support elsewhere. Gizbot also says no Auracast.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lists no Auracast among what is missing.
Bluetooth multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
Not available
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Not available
Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Android features include Fast Pair.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Supports Apple one-touch pairing and Google Fast Pair.
Base station
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Latency

None of 2 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, macOS, Android9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 8 October 2026Exact named host routes. New Max 2 Apple functionality requires iOS/iPadOS 26.4+ and current firmware. No console or unnamed Windows support inferred.
iOS, macOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Compatible with Apple and Android devices. Works as basic Bluetooth headphones with other non-Apple devices with limited functionality. The Beats support FAQ also names a Windows-based PC for manual pairing.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Manual pairing steps cover iPhone or iPad, Android and other Bluetooth devices such as a Windows-based PC.
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods Max 2
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
iOSBluetoothYes
iOSUSBNot available
macOSBluetoothYes
macOSUSBNo
AndroidBluetoothYes
AndroidUSBNot available
AndroidAnalogNot available
Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 8 October 2026Current exact Max 2 support: Mac and Android USB audio, Android Bluetooth listen-and-talk, Android 12+ analog with separately purchased cable. iPhone paths from exact 108364. Mac wired calls explicitly require Bluetooth and public RTINGS test found no laptop USB microphone. Unknown iOS/Android USB microphone support omitted.16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public exact review reports USB microphone not working with laptops including MacBooks. Only the Mac USB row receives false. Other routes remain maker-supported. Detailed measurements and firmware are membership-locked and were not accessed.
BBeats 360
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
WindowsBluetooth
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth is the only audio connection. Microphone support per platform is not stated.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
Not available
Swappable battery
No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/important-safety-and-handling-information-dev4744b22af/webRead 8 October 2026Current guide explicitly restricts battery repair to a trained technician. Battery disposal and repair teardown do not establish normal user swapping.
No9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026Beats offers a $79 mail-in or carry-in battery replacement service. A user-replaceable self-service option is only promised for the coming months. So the battery is not user-swappable now.
Batteries included
Not available
27Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026The Beats 360 uses a truly wireless design with a separate battery, antenna and processor in each ear cup. T3 and BGR say the same.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026BGR says each earcup contains its own battery, antenna and processor in a true wireless design.11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026With the Beats 360 the company moved to what it describes as a true wireless architecture, each earcup containing its own battery, antenna and processing components.
Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods Max 2
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes20
Source2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker maximum. January/February 2026 preproduction Max 2 with iPhone 17 Pro Max, prerelease software, 256 kbps AAC tracks, volume 50%, ANC enabled and fixed Spatial Audio. Full depletion to stopped playback.
BBeats 360
ConnectionANCSpatial audioHours (h)
BluetoothYesYes32
BluetoothNoNot available32
BluetoothNoNot available24
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Up to 32 hours with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on. The press release adds 32 hours with Adaptive EQ when ANC and Transparency are off, and 24 hours in Transparency mode. Test used AAC 256 kbps tracks at 50 percent volume with an iPhone. The Bluetooth codec is not named.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Footnote 10: tested by Apple in August 2026 with preproduction units and iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Plus. 358 iTunes tracks at 256 kbps AAC, volume 50 percent. ANC on or Adaptive EQ: 32 hours. Transparency mode: 24 hours. The 32 hour ANC row was tested with Spatial Audio and head tracking enabled. The Adaptive EQ row (ANC and Transparency off) and the Transparency row do not state a spatial audio setting. The Bluetooth codec is not named.
Battery life (claimed, max)
20h
32h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
20h
32h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
32h
Charging port
USB-C2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026USB-C at the base of the left earcup.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/charge-beats-devd3f7c0875/webRead 14 October 2026Connect headphones to a power outlet using a USB-C cable and a compatible power adapter.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Charge using the USB-C port at the base of the left earcup.
Full charge time
Not available
Not available
Quick charge time
5min2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of playback.
Quick charge playback
1.5h2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Around 1.5 h after 5 min charging depleted headset. March 2026 preproduction Max 2 with iPhone 15 Pro Max, prerelease software, 256 kbps AAC tracks, volume 50%, ANC and fixed Spatial Audio.
1h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of playback. Tested with ANC, Spatial Audio and head tracking enabled.
Use while charging
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/charge-beats-devd3f7c0875/webRead 14 October 2026Charge Beats while you listen: connect Beats Pill or Beats 360 to a power outlet using a USB-C cable and a compatible power adapter.
Charging dock or stand
Not available
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Physical buttons on the back of the earcups: volume rocker and play/pause on the right, power and listening mode on the left.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Right earcup: play/pause button and volume rocker. Left earcup: power button and listening mode button.
Volume control
Wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Volume up and down rocker on the right earcup.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Press the volume rocker on the right earcup.
Game and chat mix
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Not available
Remappable controls
Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026User can reverse Crown volume direction and select listening-mode button cycle.
Not available
Wear detection
Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Removal pauses audio, replacement within 15 seconds resumes. Lifting one earphone also pauses.
No7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026No wear-detection sensor mentioned. Android Central, BGR, Gizbot and 9to5Mac say there is no automatic play or pause on removal.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026There is no wear detection sensor, so taking them off does not pause anything.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026The ear cups do not include wear-detection sensors, so they do not auto play or pause. Listed under reasons to avoid as no on-head detection.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lacks auto-play/pause when removing them.
Voice assistant
Siri2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Siri, Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Press and hold the play/pause button for Siri or Android voice assistant. Hands-free Hey Siri is supported.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Do any of the following on the right earcup. Use Siri or voice assistant pages in the same guide.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Not available
Padded1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The slim headband has its own memory foam cushion.
Headband material
Not available
Memory foam with Performance Knit cover1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Headband cushion is memory foam. The included cushions are Performance Knit, a breathable knit. Android Central describes knit covers.
Frame material
Stainless steel14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact build description, corroborated by Apple engineering interview reported by TechRadar.
Stainless steel telescoping arms1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The telescoping stainless steel arms are adjustable.
Ear cup material
Anodized aluminum14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Ear pad material
Textile-covered memory foam14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact product narrative. B&H dimensions conflict with labelled Apple body dimensions and are not used. B&H generic multipoint number is not used as proof of concurrent Bluetooth sources.
Memory foam wrapped in Performance Knit textile1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Ear cushions are built from acoustically engineered memory foam. The included Performance Knit cushions wrap the foam in a breathable knit. UltraPlush engineered leather cushions are sold separately.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable and detachable cushions for earcups and headband.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable cushions detach and reattach in seconds with no tools.
Ear pad attachment
Magnetic13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact identification section specifies magnetic cushions.
Twist lock5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026To remove an ear cushion, rotate it counterclockwise. Rotate clockwise to attach. Line up the tabs and turn the cushion clockwise until it clicks into place.
Ear pad opening
Not available
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Sweat and water resistant, IPX4 rated under IEC 60529.
User-replaceable parts
Ear cushions13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Easy removable cushions independently corroborated by exact SoundGuys Max 2 review. Batteries are technician-only per Apple.
Ear cushions, Headband cushion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable ear and headband cushions. Cushion Kits are sold separately.

Software

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Companion app
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Beats app7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats app on Android. On iOS the settings are in the Settings app.
App platforms
Not available
Android7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats app for Android only. iPhone settings live in iOS Settings.
User firmware updates
Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026Current firmware required by wired-audio setup.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 8 October 2026Current exact Max 2 firmware 9A348 is listed. Update by charging in Bluetooth range of a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone/iPad/Mac. Apple service can update when no Apple host is available.
Yes5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 receives firmware updates automatically through an up-to-date Apple device or the Beats app for Android. Beats recommends firmware 4A262 or later. Beats app update path also confirmed by BGR.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Reviewer notes Beats app on Android and Settings on iOS.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Beats app for Android lets users see battery status and force firmware updates.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
386.2g(13.6 oz)2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Headset including cushions, excludes 134.5 g Smart Case.
294.5g(10.4 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Weight 294.5 g (10.39 oz). The page does not say whether this is with cushions. The headphones are sold with the cushions fitted.
Headset dimensions
Width168.6Height187.3Depth83.4mm(6.6 × 7.4 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker labelled upright headset axes including cushions.
Width165.5Height191.3Depth87.1mm(6.5 × 7.5 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Width 165.5 mm, depth 87.1 mm, height 191.3 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Not available
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
BCG-A345417Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3454Read 8 October 2026Public grant maps exact A3454 to Apple AirPods Max. Grant date March 16, 2026 is certification, not retail. Internal photos/manual links requested human verification or returned unavailable, so no protected body or battery label data used.
BCGA357713Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/beats-360Read 14 October 2026MacRumors confirms A3577 in the US FCC database from May 2026. The ID BCGA3577 (Apple grantee code BCG plus product code A3577) comes from a search result listing. The FCC database was not opened. Apple IDs for other Beats headphones follow the same pattern.
Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026
Beats 360 headphones, Color-matched Performance Knit cushions, Woven ripstop fabric case, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 headphones, color-matched Performance Knit cushions, woven ripstop fabric case and Quick Start Guide. Cushion Kits, USB-C cable and power adapter are sold separately.
Cables included
AApple AirPods Max 2
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C charging and audio cable1
Source2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Included USB-C cable carries charging and audio. Its length is not published by Apple.
BBeats 360
Not available
Carrying case
Soft15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Included soft Smart Case covers cups, leaves canopy exposed. Exact review describes limited protective coverage.
Soft1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Woven ripstop fabric case is included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Included limited one-year manufacturer warranty, not retailer protection plan.
1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 14 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded and Beats-branded hardware, US English page. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. Gizbot says the one year warranty applies in India too.

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