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General

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Series

AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 8 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

HDBT, 800164, 8001532Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Regulatory HDBT from exact manual. Current Lunar Silver 800164 / UPC 810091276273 and Black 800153 / UPC 810091276099 directly joined in public maker SKU rows. Legacy 700445 remains in old specification text but is not added to current variant rows. No assumption that old commercial barcode identifies the new box.

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.

810091276273, 8100912760992Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026

8 October 20257Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Maker dateline October 8, 2025 announcing HDB 630, with October 21 planned shipment. Newsroom header October 7 differs by publication timing, dateline used. Planned shipping not used alone as actual retail.

Status

Available3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

Available2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact public maker variants both available true. Current selling prices are not used as launch evidence.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$499.959Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-looseRead 5 October 2026Original international maker launch release Availability explicitly states MSRP 499.95 USD. This is launch MSRP, not the current store amount or reviewer metadata. EUR tax scope unproved and omitted.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026German maker launch price includes VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 20269Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-looseRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes the US suggested retail price. Current exact US storefront independently confirms the marketed US configuration.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Lunar Silver, Black2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Music3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

Music7Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Maker launch describes audiophile music listening, consumer travel and voice calls.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Over-ear1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Closed1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Headband1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Exact review says headphones fold flat into case, not inward into a compact headband. Current manual page 43 generic fold up wording interpreted with exact flat photograph and maker flat dimensions.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Review flat-fold description with current manual storage diagram. RTINGS public Travel paragraph explicitly earcups swivel.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 technical specification lists 40 mm dynamic drivers. No A2096 teardown capacity transferred.

42mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

114Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly one per earpiece.

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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.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min6 HzMax40 kHz2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker table and newer manual page 48: 6 Hz-40 kHz using Line-In, USB at 96 kHz, or Bluetooth aptX Adaptive at 96 kHz. Other settings 6 Hz-22 kHz. Older launch sheet limited analog/Bluetooth to 22 kHz, so current exact conditions take precedence.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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480Ω1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly active 480 ohms. Headphones require power even on analog input. No passive impedance exists in the table.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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105dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026105 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. No per-1-mW or per-1-V sensitivity reference assigned.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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0.2%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Advertised strict upper bound below 0.2 percent at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL. Stored 0.2 is the published ceiling, not a measured result.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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.

96kHz2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Maximum playback resolution 24-bit/96 kHz through USB-C or compatible aptX Adaptive source, including supplied BTD 700. Hi-res mode must be enabled in app. Not a claim that every codec supports this format.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2Read 8 October 2026Same wired USB scope, not microphone resolution.

24bits2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Maker explicit playback maximum 24 bits. No microphone recording format inferred.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 40 expressly EQ effects stored in headphones and active without app on a different Bluetooth source.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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.

56Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Public Office Work verdict explicitly five-band parametric EQ. Crossfeed is separate, not a virtual surround license or sixth EQ band.

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Personalized Spatial Audio2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Compatible Apple hardware, software and content required. Personal profile needs TrueDepth iPhone camera.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Exact current Max 2 page names six outward-facing and two inward-facing cancellation microphones.

Hybrid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

82Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 explicitly two outward and two inward ANC microphones, four physical capsules. Separate from four voice microphones on page 7.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts cancellation with environment. Current firmware and compatible host software required.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 33 pinch gestures or app slider adjusts ANC and transparency intensity. No numeric level count inferred.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

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Wind noise reduction

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 34 explicitly selectable Wind noise reduction Off, Auto or Max. These are wind-control modes, not ANC attenuation levels.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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 amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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 amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

-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 targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AApple AirPods Max 2

ANC on	Overall (dB)
Yes	33.2

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

33.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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 extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AApple AirPods Max 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	21.01

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	53.77

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Company-provided unit tested over two weeks. Battery result 53 h 46 min added November 6, 2025, stored 53.77 h rounded. Firmware/app version, codec and ANC state not reported for this run, left unknown. No partial-battery extrapolation from Tom Guide workday percentages.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21.01h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

53.77h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Built-in1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Microphone element

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MEMS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 48 explicitly four omnidirectional speech microphones in 2x2 beamforming array. Capsule pattern is not the processed beamforming output pattern.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker table says two speech microphones per side, total four. Current manual device diagram page 7 and specifications page 48 also explicitly four. ANC microphones counted separately.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Min50 HzMax10 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 48 adds -3 dB condition to same 50 Hz-10 kHz maker speech range.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 36 multifunction button once toggles microphone while in call. Shared context-sensitive button, not dedicated mute hardware. BTD 700 also has its own separate mute control.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Voice prompt3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphone Mute on / Mute off voice prompts page 36. Adapter red LED page 37 is not classified as a headphone cup or microphone LED.

Sidetone

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Comfort Call page 37 own-voice playback can be enabled/disabled in app. No continuous intensity slider asserted.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

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.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 stereo 3.5 mm source and 2.5 mm headphone plugs. Analog mode disables Bluetooth, call controls and headphone microphone functions, page 41. No TRRS microphone cable asserted.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026

2.5 mm3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 42 explicitly USB playback plus microphone recording on Mac/PC/mobile device, with simultaneous charging. Bluetooth should be disconnected first.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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.

No6Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Public Wired Gaming verdict explicitly headphones must be powered on even via analog cable. Active analog converter requires battery. No gated measurements accessed.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-max-2Read 8 October 2026Public exact review explicitly states no low-latency wireless dongle.

Included3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 exact BTD 700 USB-C Bluetooth transmitter included. It is not a proprietary 2.4 GHz headset connection. No USB-A adapter in this exact box list.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

5.32Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphones Bluetooth 5.2. Included BTD 700 adapter Bluetooth 5.4 is different hardware and is not the headphones version.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 8 October 2026Exact Max 2 connection section, no LDAC or aptX.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphone codecs SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive. BTD 700 supports additional LC3 and aptX Lossless with other compatible devices, but these are not asserted for HDB 630.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 19 two active Bluetooth sources, one audio stream at a time, six stored pairing profiles. BTD 700 itself stores one headset and should not be confused with headset pairing memory.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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63Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact HDB 630 FAQ troubleshooting says triple-press supplied BTD 700 button triggers gaming/low-latency mode and scales 96 kHz down to 48 kHz. This is the matched adapter route, not native proprietary 2.4 GHz. No generic dongle 30 ms claim borrowed.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

AApple AirPods Max 2

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BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	aptX Adaptive	80
USB	Audio playback maximum	40
Analog	Aux without microphone	30

Source4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact HDB 630 gaming FAQ states aptX Adaptive 80 ms from Qualcomm, USB audio max 40 ms and aux 30 ms without microphone. USB microphone separate max 40 ms excluded from playback rows. Host/test method unspecified, these are manufacturer claims, not lab measurements.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	USB	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	USB	No
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	USB	Not available
Android	Analog	Not 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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Mac/PC USB digital playback and recording page 42, Bluetooth smartphone and PC/Mac call sections, and included BTD 700 host compatibility page 49 (Windows 10+, macOS 11/12, Android 13+, USB-C iPhone/iPad). Generic mobile USB does not establish all headphone USB routes on every phone.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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700mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026700 mAh at 3.7 V in sheet and manual, which coherently equals 2.59 Wh. Sheet rounded energy 2.7 Wh differs, so no energy field inferred.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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.

No4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly batteries cannot be exchanged, sealed embedded pack. Professional service is separate from user swapping.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 battery table one single physical cell installed, none outside product.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	20

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.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	60

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Up to 60 h music via Bluetooth with ANC, iPhone at mid volume, standard resolution. Exact FAQ separately claims up to 45 h using aptX Adaptive 24-bit/96 kHz with BTD 700. Codec-less table avoids duplicate indistinguishable rows.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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120min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker full-charge claim about two hours. Manual page 16 explicitly complete charge cycle. Ambient above 30 C can extend duration.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

10min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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.

7h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 202610-minute charge for up to seven hours playback, corroborated current manual page 16 and exact FAQ near-empty battery. Current maker comparison table says six hours, contradicted by those three more exact sources. ANC state and codec for quick charge unstated.

Use while charging

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 16 explicitly music/calls while charging, potentially extending recharge time.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Volume control

Wheel2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108364Read 8 October 2026User can reverse Crown volume direction and select listening-mode button cycle.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 8 and 39 automatic lifting/on-head switch-on, pause/resume and call mute on removal.

Voice assistant

Siri2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 38 host Siri or Google Assistant via multifunction button, Bluetooth or USB, conditional on device/app support. No always-listening assistant inferred.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Padded4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026

Headband material

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Japanese protein leatherette4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ specifically Japanese leatherette headband, maker press names protein leatherette from IDEATEX. Does not identify frame/yoke material.7Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly Japanese protein leatherette headband from IDEATEX.

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.

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Ear cup material

Anodized aluminum14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1959755-REG/apple_mhwk4am_a_airpods_max_2_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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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.

Leatherette (synthetic)2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Exact current product ear-pad material field explicitly synthetic leatherette, separate from headband lining.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Magnetic13Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_Max_2Read 8 October 2026Exact identification section specifies magnetic cushions.

Clip3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 44 fastening ring pulls off and replacements click audibly into place around earcup, clip fit.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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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 pads, Analog audio cable3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 44 ear-pad replacement. Exact FAQ also offers aux cable as spare. Sealed battery is not user exchangeable.

Software

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Companion app

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Sennheiser Smart Control Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

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Android, iOS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

386.2g(13.6 oz)2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Headset including cushions, excludes 134.5 g Smart Case.

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Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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.

Width180Height195Depth51mm(7.1 × 7.7 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026180 x 195 x 51 mm explicitly folded flat. No packaging, case or unfolded reviewer dimensions substituted.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ transducer answer explicitly Hi-Res Audio certification. Wireless Hi-Res logo certification not expressly identified and omitted.

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.

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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

Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones, BTD 700 USB-C Bluetooth dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analog audio cable, In-flight adapter, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 full exact bundle includes BTD 700, both 1.2 m cables, in-flight adapter, case and three documents. Older sheet omits dongle from box list, newer exact manual/current product agree it is included.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AApple AirPods Max 2

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging and audio cable	1

Source2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Included USB-C cable carries charging and audio. Its length is not published by Apple.

BSennheiser HDB 630

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C audio and charging cable	1.2	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a 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.

Hard5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly fabric-covered hardshell case. Maker packaging Hard box not substituted for carry case.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-max3Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-maxRead 8 October 2026

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-6302Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Full current maker product HTML and public /products/hdb-630.js directly opened. Current model specification and exact initial product swatches are separated from comparison products.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-max/specs2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-max/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact current Max 2 maker specs and notes. No acoustic range, electrical impedance/sensitivity, battery pack capacity, full-charge time, supplied cable length or voice-capsule electrical specification found. Exact iFixit/credible reviews and public RTINGS were checked. Original Max 1 teardown and protected FCC bodies were not transferred.

cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full three-page maker spec sheet dated 08/25 directly opened and technical/battery tables visually checked. Original article 700445 / EAN 4260752333450 / UPC 810091273548 is documented. Current maker storefront replaces commercial SKUs without a new model name. Only current exact SKU/UPC pairs are listed below. Device weight 311 g conflicts with newer 12/25 manual page 48 at 293 g. No maker correction establishes either figure, so weight is omitted.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 8 October 2026Current original Apple user guide. Exact Max controls, settings, host setup, Custom EQ and safety sections were read, not a standalone PDF.

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full 51-page official English manual, version 12/25 A02, directly opened. Headphone and included Bluetooth adapter sections reviewed separately.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

2years3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 50 HDB 630 warranty 24 months in named North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East. Included BTD 700 separately 12 months in first region group, 24 months Europe/Middle East. Headphone field reflects HDB 630, not accessory warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.