Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
AirPods Max 2 vs Philips H8000
The AirPods Max 2 leads on case in the box. The Philips H8000 leads on battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth. They are level on listens wired. At list price the Philips H8000 is $479 cheaper.
Apple AirPods Max 2
$549
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model AirPods Max 2
Leads on 1 of 4 specs
Philips H8000 Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
$69.83
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model TAH8000
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
Case in the box matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Philips H8000 if
Battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth 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 | Philips H8000 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $549 | $69.83 | Philips H8000 |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 20 hr | 50 hr | Philips H8000 |
| Weight | 386.2 g | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | No | AirPods Max 2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | Philips H8000 |
| Driver | Not listed | 40 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a AirPods Max 2 alternative
Two and a half times the noise-cancelling battery - 50 hours against 20 - a 40 mm driver where Apple publishes no size, multipoint, and a 3.5 mm cable in the box, for an eighth of the price. No case, and Philips publishes no weight.
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