Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
AirPods Max 2 vs Dyson OnTrac
The AirPods Max 2 leads on weight and bluetooth. The Dyson OnTrac leads on battery, noise cancelling on. They are level on case in the box. At list price the Dyson OnTrac is $49 cheaper.
Apple AirPods Max 2
$549
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model AirPods Max 2
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Dyson OnTrac Noise Cancelling Headphones
$499.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model OnTrac
Leads on 1 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
Weight and bluetooth matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Dyson OnTrac if
Battery, noise cancelling on matters 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 | Dyson OnTrac | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $549 | $499.99 | Dyson OnTrac |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 20 hr | 55 hr | Dyson OnTrac |
| Weight | 386.2 g | 451 g | AirPods Max 2 |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Case in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 | AirPods Max 2 |
| Driver | Not listed | 40 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a AirPods Max 2 alternative
Nearly three times the noise-cancelling battery - 55 hours against 20 - a published 40 mm driver and a case in the box, for $49 less at list. It is heavier, though - 451 g against 386 - runs older Bluetooth 5.0 against 5.3, and Dyson ships no audio cable, so wired listening goes unproven.
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