Headsets and headphones / Compare

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

A

Product A: Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

82 of 161 known

Change Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Compare the beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO with

Search headsets and headphones

B

Product B: beyerdynamic

MMX 300 PRO

64 of 161 known

Change beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Compare the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) with

Search headsets and headphones

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

General

8 of 8 differ

Series

AirPods2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026Listed in Apple's AirPods family

MMX1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Maker describes the product as part of its MMX series.

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

A3184, MWW43, MWW53, MWW63, MWW73, MWW83, MWW43AM/A, MWW53AM/A, MWW63AM/A, MWW73AM/A, MWW83AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026Identify your AirPods: AirPods Max 1 (USB-C), Model number A3184, year introduced 2024. AirPods Max 2 is A3454 and AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) is A2096. Part numbers come from the Apple Store source3Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MWW43AM/ARead 6 October 2026Retired Apple Store product URLs redirect to a search for the product name: MWW43AM/A to AirPods Max Midnight, MWW53AM/A to Starlight, MWW63AM/A to Blue, MWW73AM/A to Orange, MWW83AM/A to Purple. UK ZM/A and German ZM/A URLs give the same colours17Maker spec sheet (PDF)media2store2.blob.core.windows.net/storage/item_spec/24/246010.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US Education Institution Hardware and Software Price List, December 2, 2024, Apple Headphones table on pages 28-29. MWW43AM/A Midnight, MWW53AM/A Starlight, MWW63AM/A Blue, MWW73AM/A Orange, MWW83AM/A Purple. Pricing date September 20, 2024. Public reseller-hosted copy of the maker document. These complete order numbers are US references. Existing short colour-family references remain.

7306701Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19594954389018Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-airpods-max-usb-c-midnight/10313267.pRead 7 October 2026Public indexed Specifications, General and Other sections: AirPods Max (USB-C), Midnight, model MWW43AM/A, UPC 195949543890. US Midnight SKU only. Other colours and regional barcodes are not inferred. Direct HTTP timed out, indexed page states the complete identity and UPC cells.31Retailer pagejumpplus.com/products/airpods-max-mww43am-aRead 7 October 2026Actual readable product identity states MWW43AM/A, Midnight, barcode 195949543890, with USB-C product/box illustrations. Independently corroborates the same US reference code/barcode when Best Buy direct access is unavailable. No other-colour barcode or country launch price transferred.

40101187306721Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

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

9 September 20244Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 6 October 2026Press release dated September 9, 2024. AirPods Max now come in midnight, starlight, blue, purple and orange with USB-C charging

2 July 20242Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Release body is dated Heilbronn, 2 July 2024. CMS header is 1 July. Body identifies the launch and immediate availability.

Status

Discontinued3Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MWW43AM/ARead 6 October 2026The product pages no longer exist and redirect to a search with only accessories in the results16Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-max-1-vs-max-2Read 6 October 2026Comparison table: AirPods Max (2024, USB-C), released September 2024, now discontinued. AirPods Max 2 released in April 2026

Available1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Exact standard black model is offered for purchase and next-business-day shipment. MANUFAKTUR is excluded.

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Apple AirPods Max 234Press 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.35Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-max-2-review-155613Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys's review advises owners of the AirPods Max with USB-C not to upgrade to the AirPods Max 2.

Not available

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/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 6 October 2026Customers can now pre-order AirPods Max with USB-C charging for $549 (U.S.)

$299.993Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Contemporaneous 30 July 2024 US review specifies MSRP $299.99 for this exact model. US price excludes sales tax.

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/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 6 October 2026AirPods Max mit Laden per USB-C für 579 Euro inkl. MwSt. (Germany)

€2992Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026German launch recommended retail price, including VAT. Current discounts are excluded.

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

US, DE5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 6 October 2026German release offers USB-C AirPods Max for preorder at 579 euros including VAT, with availability September 20, 2024. Establishes Germany availability.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)media2store2.blob.core.windows.net/storage/item_spec/24/246010.pdfRead 7 October 2026US availability from Apple US Education Institution price list for all five September 2024 colour order numbers. Germany availability is separately established by the German September 2024 Apple launch release, which prices the USB-C model at 579 euros including VAT. This is a supported market subset.

DE2Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Launch explicitly offers the product in the German maker shop.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026

black1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

Segment

Not available

Gaming1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

Design

3 of 7 differ

Form factor

Over-ear14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Launch release of the 2020 Lightning model: over-ear design. The 2024 release changes only colours and the charging port, and Notebookcheck reports that nothing else changed

Over-ear4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

Closed20Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1852445-REG/apple_mww43am_a_airpods_max_midnight.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public discontinued listing title explicitly says Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Closed-Back Headphones (Midnight, USB-C). Its replacement is AirPods Max 2 and is not used for any other specification. Direct HTTP 403, public web page exposes the original exact-model title.32Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C subsection directly describes the closed-headphone soundstage. Corroborates the original closed-back title while B&H now redirects to Max 2 replacement. No replacement-model spec used.

Closed4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101598Read 6 October 2026AirPods Max headphones: headband and stainless steel sliding arms

Headband4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

Flat21Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-wh-1000-xm6-vs-apple-airpods-maxRead 7 October 2026Design section caption identifies the AirPods Max laid flat. The comparison uses the USB-C model. Ear cups rotate flat, while the headband has no inward folding hinges. Flat follows the schema meaning, rather than the reviewers ordinary use of fold to mean folding toward the headband.

None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design section explicitly says it does not fold.

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

Yes14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Each ear cup can independently pivot and rotate. 2020 Lightning model release, same design

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design section says cups do not swivel. Limited lateral fit adjustment is distinguished from swivel.

RGB lighting

Not available

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists Lighting: None.

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

Not available

Not available

Drivers and sound

11 of 20 differ

Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Audio Technology: Apple-designed dynamic driver

Dynamic4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

40mm14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 202640-mm Apple-designed dynamic driver. 2020 Lightning model release. The USB-C tech specs name the Apple-designed dynamic driver without a size

45mm5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/685512/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-wired-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Exact 730670 specification tab states Driver 45 mm.

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

Not available

Not available

Diaphragm material

Not available

Not available

Magnet

Dual neodymium ring magnet motor14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026A unique dual neodymium ring magnet motor. 2020 Lightning model release

Neodymium5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/685512/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-wired-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Exact 730670 specification tab states Magnet: Neodymium. Unreliable aggregator claims are not used.

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.

Not available

Min5 HzMax40 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2 headphone technical specifications. Published acoustic range under EN 60268-7.

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

48Ω4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2, nominal impedance per system. Analog-only model.

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.

Not available

96dB4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2, 96 dB SPL at 1 mW and 500 Hz.

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

Not available

Per 1 mW4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

1%14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Published as total harmonic distortion of less than 1 percent across the entire audible range, even at maximum volume. Upper bound from the 2020 Lightning model release

0.05%4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2 states less than 0.05% at 500 Hz. Stored numerical upper bound. Test sound level is not given.

Max input power

Not available

30mW4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2 power handling capacity 30 mW.

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.

48kHz7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/lossless-audio-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-come-to-airpods-maxRead 6 October 202624-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio over the USB-C cable. Free firmware update in April 2025 with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 for AirPods Max with USB-C

Not available

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

24bits7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/lossless-audio-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-come-to-airpods-maxRead 6 October 202624-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio over the USB-C cable after the April 2025 firmware update

Not available

DAC

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

No11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods that support Custom EQ: AirPods 4, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. AirPods Max 1 is not listed, so it has no custom EQ to store. Adaptive EQ is automatic

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Entirely analog headset with no built-in processing or bundled software. EQ requires external host processing.

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

Not available

Not available

EQ presets

Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, Brightness22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/set-headphone-accommodations-devcd05671ab/webRead 7 October 2026Headphone Accommodations, Audio Tuning choices on iPhone/iPad and Mac: Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, Brightness. These are host accessibility presets, not custom EQ stored in this headset. Apple support article 102663 explicitly includes AirPods Max all models. Customize Audio is preference-based setup and is not a hearing test.23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Headphone Accommodations works with AirPods Max all models, on iOS/iPadOS 14 or later. The linked AirPods manual names the three tone presets. This host feature is distinct from Custom EQ, whose supported models include Max 2 and exclude Max 1.

Not available

Volume limit

Not available

Not available

Spatial audio

3 of 3 differ

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 Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Footnote: compatible hardware, software and content required

Not available

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

Not available

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly says no built-in virtual surround and no bundled surround software.

Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026

Not available

Noise cancelling

6 of 10 differ

Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-review-121186Read 23 October 2026Exact-model FAQ explicitly says active noise cancellation is absent. The directional microphone is separate.

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

Hybrid14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Three outward-facing microphones and one microphone inside each ear cup for noise cancellation. Matches the eight ANC microphones in the USB-C tech specs

Not available

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

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Nine microphones total: eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation

Not available

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

Yes14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Noise cancellation continuously adapts to the headphone fit and movement in real time. 2020 Lightning model release

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

ANC attenuation (claimed)

Not available

Not available

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026

Not available

Adjustable transparency

Not available

Not available

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

No16Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-max-1-vs-max-2Read 6 October 2026The new model introduces Adaptive Audio features such as Conversation Awareness. The 2024 USB-C model has no Conversation Awareness

Not available

Wind noise reduction

Not available

Not available

Measured

5 of 21 differ

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

Tweakers measured the USB-C sample against Harman OE 2018. Regional RMS errors were 2.48 dB at 20-200 Hz, 1.63 dB at 200-2000 Hz, and 3.80 dB at 2000-20000 Hz. These are regional errors, not signed bass/treble amounts or full-range error.29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Apple AirPods Max USB-C regional RMS tables use Harman OE 2018. Review explicitly says measurements use Bluetooth, with GRAS 45BC KEMAR, Sinus Apollo Light, Samurai and REW. Firmware and selected Bluetooth codec are unspecified. Regional RMS error is not a signed bass/treble amount or a full-range error.30Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/12858/zo-testen-we-hoofdtelefoons-een-reis-door-de-geluiddichte-ruimte.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published lab method predates the September 2025 review. GRAS 45BC KEMAR, REW frequency sweep 20-20000 Hz, calibrated to 80 dB. General equipment does not prove the exact review connection or firmware.

The measured response has reduced sub-bass, a lower-midrange dip and a pronounced treble peak.7Measurementsoundguys.com/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-review-121186Read 23 October 2026Objective Measurements section compares the stock headset with the SoundGuys house target. Lower-midrange dip is around 200 to 500 Hz and treble peak around 6 to 8 kHz. Rig and firmware are not specified in this review.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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 (USB-C)

ANC on	Bass (dB)	Mids (dB)	Treble (dB)
Yes	11.99	28.35	26.36

Source29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C ANC tables: mean attenuation 11.99 dB at 20-200 Hz, 28.35 dB at 200-2000 Hz, 26.36 dB at 2000-20000 Hz. Positive attenuation. No overall value derived. KEMAR setup and white-noise method are documented separately. Firmware unspecified.30Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/12858/zo-testen-we-hoofdtelefoons-een-reis-door-de-geluiddichte-ruimte.htmlRead 7 October 2026White noise at 80 dB from M-Audio monitor, right ear one metre from tweeter. REW RTA baseline without headset, then ANC measurement. Three recordings per fitting, five fittings, best three fittings averaged, 1/12 smoothing. Review reports mean band attenuation.

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Tweakers found the USB-C sample thin in bass in quiet recordings and muffled with background noise. Wind recordings had audible rumble and fluctuating voice level, while speech generally remained understandable.29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C recorded speech tests use KEMAR mouth simulator in quiet, noise and wind. No numerical microphone bandwidth or noise score is inferred. Exact connection and firmware unspecified.30Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/12858/zo-testen-we-hoofdtelefoons-een-reis-door-de-geluiddichte-ruimte.htmlRead 7 October 2026Recorded speech from KEMAR mouth simulator in Audacity. Noise test uses 70 dB(C) white noise from monitor. The review also includes wind tests without specifying their equipment. Exact connection, host and firmware remain unknown.

Speech recordings sound natural and clear in the ideal-condition sample. Office and reverberant samples are also provided.7Measurementsoundguys.com/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-review-121186Read 23 October 2026Reviewer recorded ideal, office and reverberant-space speech samples. No numeric speech-to-noise ratio or bandwidth is inferred.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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 (USB-C)

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	19.63
Bluetooth	No	22.03

Source29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C rows: ANC on 19 h 38 m, off 22 h 02 m, represented as rounded decimal hours at the source minute precision. Review explicitly names Samsung Galaxy A15 host. Repeating music over Bluetooth calibrated to 80 dB until music stops. Codec, firmware, lighting and head-detection override are unpublished. Apple claimed 20 h uses iPhone/AAC/50% volume and is a different setup.30Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/12858/zo-testen-we-hoofdtelefoons-een-reis-door-de-geluiddichte-ruimte.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published February 6,2025 method: phone repeats music mix, calibrated with KEMAR/REW to 80 dB. Custom simulated-ear test stations with USB microphones and Adobe Audition record until playback stops. Method describes H.E.A.R.S. alternative for in-ear proximity sensors, not a specified AirPods Max fixture or sensor override.

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Not available

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

22.03h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Not available

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Microphone

9 of 16 differ

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

Built-in1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Microphones are built into the ear cups. No boom or inline microphone

Fixed boom3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design and microphone sections explicitly describe a non-detachable rotating gooseneck boom.

Microphone element

Not available

Electret condenser4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

Not available

Cardioid4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026Page 2 microphone technical specifications, EN 60268-7. Sensitivity is stated as 21.6 mV/Pa at 1 kHz, which has no directly compatible mV field.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Microphone section distinguishes cardioid directionality from software noise cancellation. No transmitted-speech DSP is present.

Flip to mute

Not available

Not available

Mute button

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Digital Crown: press once to answer a call or mute or unmute

Not available

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.

Not available

Physical mute marker8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed page 5: sliding the mute switch down exposes a red physical marking. This is not an LED.

Sidetone

Not available

Not available

Adjustable sidetone

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly identifies a removable foam pop filter.

Connectivity

11 of 20 differ

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

Bluetooth, USB, Analog7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/lossless-audio-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-come-to-airpods-maxRead 6 October 2026USB audio needs the April 2025 firmware. Analog needs the USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, sold separately for $39 (U.S.)8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026Wired mode with a USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable plugged into AirPods Max (USB-C). Lossless and ultra-low latency audio with the included USB-C to USB-C cable

Analog8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed pages 4 to 5 describe analog headphone and microphone plugs, plus console combination-jack adapter.

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

Not available

Dual 3.5 mm, 3.5 mm TRRS9Retailer pagethomann.fr/beyerdynamic_mmx_300_pro.htmRead 23 October 2026Exact product lists dual 3.5 mm source plugs and supplied two-female-to-one-TRRS console adapter. Confirmed by public Chrome retailer page after normal intl fetch failed.

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/104983Read 7 October 2026Both the USB-C cable and the USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable plug into the USB-C port on the headset

3.5 mm2Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Connector table explicitly identifies 3.5 mm at the headset cable end. Manual page 4 specifies five poles and locking protection. This does not imply compatibility with generic TRS cables.

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

Not available

2.5m8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed page 7: included straight playback cable is 2.5 m. Optional 1.2 m console cable is excluded.

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-C9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118262Read 6 October 2026For AirPods Max equipped with a USB-C port, use a USB-C to USB-C cable or a USB-C to USB cable. The port is on the bottom of the right ear cup

Not available

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.

Yes7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/lossless-audio-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-come-to-airpods-maxRead 6 October 2026With the included USB-C cable, users can enjoy the highest-quality audio. Needs the April 2025 firmware. Ultra-low latency audio also needs the cable8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review identifies an entirely analog model with 3.5 mm audio only.

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.

Not available

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Entirely analog headset. The playback drivers use source power. Microphone needs the host mic bias supply specified by maker, not a headset battery.

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

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026In the Box lists no dongle. The headset connects over Bluetooth

None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Wired-only model. Supplied adapter is passive analog, not a wireless receiver.

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Not available

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

AAC, SBC24Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/apple-airpods-max-2024-p75573/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 USB-C review, updated April 7, 2025 for firmware 7E101. Characteristics table lists Codecs Bluetooth supportes: AAC, SBC. No codec is inferred from Bluetooth version.

Not available

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

No29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review published August 25,2025, updated September 17 for Sonos call prose. Its tested list includes the USB-C Max. Summary explicitly says LE Audio/LC3 are supported only by JBL and Sony among the tested headphones. Bluetooth Low Energy app/control radio is not LE Audio playback.

Not available

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

No29Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity table, Apple AirPods Max row: Auracast Nee.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Paired devices remembered

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Fast pairing

Not available

Not available

Base station

Not available

Not available

Latency

None of 2 known

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Compatibility

2 of 3 differ

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, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026System Requirements list iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with limited functions8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026Mac, Android and other non-Apple devices are named. Windows is not named

Windows, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Maker names PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Exact Windows 10/11 support is separately published by Micro Center. Generic Xbox lacks a generation, so no Xbox generation is inferred.5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/685512/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-wired-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026System requirements explicitly names Windows 10 and Windows 11. Console names are backed by maker page.

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 (USB-C)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	USB	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	USB	Not available
Android	Analog	Not available

Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026Mac and Android with a USB-C port over the included USB-C to USB-C cable. Android 12 or later with the USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable. Bluetooth with iPhone, Mac and non-Apple devices. Apple says to turn on Bluetooth on a Mac to make audio calls while wired, so microphone support over the cable is not stored. The non-Apple Bluetooth setup section explicitly says users can listen and talk, and names Android. This proves microphone support for the Android Bluetooth row only.

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Analog	Yes
PS5	Analog	Not available
PS4	Analog	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Analog	Not available

Source1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Manual page 4 documents separate PC audio output and microphone input. Maker FAQ documents 3.5 mm console playback. Console microphone support is not separately established.

Official licence

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

8 of 13 differ

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

Not available

Not available

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

No25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/important-safety-and-handling-information-dev4744b22af/webRead 7 October 2026Safety guide says AirPods and case batteries should only be repaired by a trained technician. This excludes user battery exchanges during normal operation. Service disassembly is not treated as a swappable battery.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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 (USB-C)

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Up to 20 hours of listening time with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled. Apple test July and August 2024 with iPhone 16 Pro Max, 256 kbps AAC tracks, volume 50%, Spatial Audio set to fixed. No figure with ANC off is published

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Not available

Battery life (claimed, max)

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

Not available

Not available

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Charging via USB-C9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118262Read 6 October 2026Plug the USB-C cable that came with AirPods Max into the bottom-right ear cup

None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Entirely analog wired model with no battery or charging hardware.

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

Not available

Not available

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

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026

Not available

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

1.5h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 20265 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time

Not available

Use while charging

Not available

Not available

Charging dock or stand

Sold separately27Maker product pagemophie.com/products/max-headphones-charging-standRead 7 October 2026Third-party mophie Max Charging Stand is sold separately for AirPods Max USB-C, explicitly excluding Lightning. It uses a supplied USB-C magnetic dongle and charging pins. The headphone does not acquire built-in Qi charging. The accessory was launched in September 2025, before Max 2.33Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/03/mophie-airpods-max-charging-standRead 7 October 2026Contemporaneous September 3,2025 launch explicitly identifies a separately purchased mophie stand for USB-C AirPods Max, before 2026 Max 2. Actual maker product page names the non-Lightning USB-C model. Magnetic dongle uses charging contacts, not built-in headset Qi.

Not available

Controls

5 of 6 differ

Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Digital Crown (turn for volume, press for media and calls) and listening mode button

In-line remote, Volume wheel, Slider8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed page 5 shows cable volume wheel and sliding mic mute switch. Maker product-page Without Remote row is incorrect and contradicted by this exact manual and datasheet.

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Digital Crown: turn for volume control

In-line remote8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed page 5 locates volume control on the included cable remote.

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpodsmax-dev3e3e8821d/webRead 6 October 2026You can change the Digital Crown direction, choose the modes the listening mode button cycles through, and swap the end call and mute actions

Not available

Wear detection

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpodsmax-dev3e3e8821d/webRead 6 October 2026Your AirPods Max automatically stop playing audio when you take them off, and resume playback when you put them back on. Automatic Head Detection can be turned off

Not available

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Press and hold the Digital Crown for Siri. Say Hey Siri

Not available

Comfort and build

7 of 11 differ

Headband type

Not available

Padded3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Headband material

Thermoplastic polyurethane and polyester12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101598Read 6 October 2026Thermoplastic polyurethane and polyester headband. This line covers all AirPods Max headphones

Leatherette over padding3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design section describes a black leatherette-covered padded headband.

Frame material

Stainless steel12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101598Read 6 October 2026Stainless steel sliding arms

Spring steel headband core1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

Ear cup material

Anodized aluminum12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101598Read 6 October 2026Anodized aluminum earcups

Plastic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies plastic earcups.

Ear pad material

PET textile-covered polyurethane memory foam12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101598Read 6 October 2026PET textile-covered polyurethane memory foam headphone cushion

Velours1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes13Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MA6C4ZM/A/airpods-max-ear-cushions-midnightRead 6 October 2026Replacement ear cushions for AirPods Max. Compatibility lists AirPods Max 2, AirPods Max and AirPods Max (Lightning Connector)

Yes1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 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.

Magnetic26Reviewpickr.com.au/reviews/2025/apple-airpods-max-usb-cRead 7 October 2026August 7, 2025 review of the actual blue USB-C review unit: easily replaced magnetically-mounted fabric pads. Shared cup design is unchanged across the five colour variants.32Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/13628/bose-sony-of-toch-apple-negen-luxe-noisecancellinghoofdtelefoons-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C repairability paragraph explicitly says ear cushions attach magnetically and are easily exchanged. Physical colour variants share the maker-defined cup design.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Ear tips included

Not available

Not available

Dust and water rating

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions13Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MA6C4ZM/A/airpods-max-ear-cushions-midnightRead 6 October 2026AirPods Max Ear Cushions sold as a replacement part

Ear pads, Headband pad, Cable1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly lists earpads, headband and cable as replacements. Manual pages 4 and 6 show user removal.

Software

1 of 3 differ

Companion app

Not available

Not available

App platforms

Not available

Not available

User firmware updates

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026Update your AirPods Max to the most recent firmware version

Not available

Dimensions and weight

2 of 2 differ

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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026386.2 grams, including cushions

314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Technical data explicitly says headphones without cable: 314 g. Current datasheet and manual agree. Launch press table instead says 318 g and is superseded.

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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Including cushions: width 168.6 mm, depth 83.4 mm, height 187.3 mm. Smart Case weighs 134.5 g and is not included in the headset weight

Not available

Certifications

1 of 3 differ

Hi-Res Audio

Not available

Not available

Communication certifications

Not available

Not available

FCC ID

BCG-A318428Regulatory filingapi.att.gob.bo/numequip/uploads/ATT-DTLTIC-RA-H-TL%20LP%20663_2024.PDFRead 7 October 2026Official ATT Bolivia certificate, September 20, 2024, annex page 3: Apple model A3184, FCC certificate BCG-A3184. The document calls the product AirPods Max 2nd Gen, but the exact A3184 identity is the 2024 H1 USB-C refresh, not the 2026 A3454 Max 2. Downloaded PDF extracted with pdftotext.

Not available

Other certifications

Certificado de Homologación No. 663/202428Regulatory filingapi.att.gob.bo/numequip/uploads/ATT-DTLTIC-RA-H-TL%20LP%20663_2024.PDFRead 7 October 2026Official ATT Bolivia Certificado de Homologacion No. 663/2024 for Apple A3184. Issued September 20, 2024, valid until September 19, 2029. This is regulatory approval, not a communication-app certification or evidence of retail market availability.

Not available

In the box

3 of 3 differ

In the box

AirPods Max 1 (USB-C), Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026In the Box: AirPods Max 1 (USB-C), Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation

MMX 300 PRO headset, 2.5 m PC cable, 15 cm console adapter, Gooseneck pop screen2Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Scope of delivery table. Standard black model only.

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

AApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	1

Source7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/lossless-audio-and-ultra-low-latency-audio-come-to-airpods-maxRead 6 October 2026The included USB-C cable is used for wired lossless audio. Apple does not publish its length8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104983Read 7 October 2026Use the included USB-C to USB-C cable15Press articlenotebookcheck.net/AirPods-Max-refresh-brings-new-colors-and-a-switch-to-USB-C.886432.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Buyers get a braided USB-C charge cable in the box, not a Lightning to USB-C cable. Save for the new colors and port, nothing has changed

Bbeyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO

Type	Length (m)	Count
Detachable headset cable to dual 3.5 mm PC plugs	2.5	1
Dual 3.5 mm sockets to 3.5 mm combination-jack console adapter	0.15	1

Source2Press releasebeyerdynamic.prezly.com/gaming-headset-with-studio-sound-beyerdynamic-releases-the-new-mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026Launch table gives each supplied cable length. Optional short console cable is not included.

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

Soft14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 6 October 2026Soft, slim Smart Case. The USB-C model also ships with a Smart Case

None6Reviewsoundguys.com/beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pro-review-121186Read 23 October 2026Use section explicitly says it does not come with a carrying case.

Links

Not compared

Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1212051Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026Exact maker product information page: AirPods Max 1 (USB-C), year introduced 2024. The current Apple marketing page describes AirPods Max 2 instead.

europe.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-pro1Maker product pageeurope.beyerdynamic.com/p/mmx-300-proRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1212051Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121205Read 7 October 2026AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) - Tech Specs. Year introduced: 2024

api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/17594Maker spec sheet (PDF)api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1759Read 23 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpodsmax-dev3e3e8821d/webRead 6 October 2026AirPods User Guide, which covers AirPods Max 1 and AirPods Max 2

api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/17608Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

1year19Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty, Accessory, for Apple and Beats branded products. One year from original retail purchase. US MWW43AM/A retailer listing independently names Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for parts and labour. Stored maker warranty applies to the US reference, excluding statutory consumer rights and AppleCare.

2years8Owner's manualapi.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1760Read 23 October 2026Printed page 7 gives beyerdynamic limited warranty of 2 years. European/German reference. Retailer warranty extensions are excluded.

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