Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
AirPods Max 2 vs Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro leads on battery, noise cancelling on and weight. They are level on listens wired and case in the box. At list price the Beats Studio Pro is $199 cheaper.
Apple AirPods Max 2
$549
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model AirPods Max 2
Leads on 0 of 4 specs
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
$349.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model MQTP3DN/A
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the AirPods Max 2 if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Choose the Beats Studio Pro if
Battery, noise cancelling on and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | AirPods Max 2 | Beats Studio Pro | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $549 | $349.99 | Beats Studio Pro |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 20 hr | 24 hr | Beats Studio Pro |
| Weight | 386.2 g | 260 g | Beats Studio Pro |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Driver | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a AirPods Max 2 alternative
Beats the AirPods Max 2 on both of the numbers that carry the most weight here: 24 hours of noise cancelling against 20, and 260 g on your head against 386. Same cable and case in the box, $199 less at list. Beats publishes no Bluetooth version or driver size, so those go unproven.
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