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AirPods Max USB-C 2024 vs Beats Studio Pro

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AirPods Max USB-C 2024

AirPods Max USB-C 2024

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 386.2 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
KSh 72,000In Stock
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Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 260 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 33,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Beats Studio Pro is the better buy: it lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has a foldable design for travel.

Weight

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024
386.2 g
Beats Studio Pro
260 g

Fit

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024
Memory foam ear cushions with mesh textile
Beats Studio Pro
UltraPlush engineered-leather cushions

Battery life

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024
Up to 20 hours per charge
Beats Studio Pro
Up to 40 hours (ANC off)

Controls

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024
Digital Crown
Beats Studio Pro
B button, volume rocker and multifunction button

Connections

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024
Bluetooth 5.0
Beats Studio Pro
Class 1 Bluetooth

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple AirPods Max USB-C 2024

  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Built into supported Apple operating systems.
  • Weighs 386.2 grams.

Beats Studio Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 20 hours), ANC off.
  • Folds for travel.
  • Lighter device: 260 g versus 386.2 g.

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PriorityApple AirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
FitMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textileUltraPlush engineered-leather cushions
Weight386.2 grams260 g
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Class 1 Bluetooth
Charging5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time10 minutes provides up to 4 hours
SoftwareBuilt into supported Apple operating systemsWorks with the Beats app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
BrandAppleBeats
ModelAirPods Max 1 (USB-C)Beats Studio Pro
Announced20242023
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
Weight386.2 grams260g
Dimensions168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm178 x 78 x 181mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio onUp to 40 hours (ANC off); up to 24 hours (ANC/Transparency on)
Charging TimeWired design—
Fast Charging5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time10 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingWired design—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
ConnectionBluetooth + USB-C audioClass 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm analog
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth
Bluetooth RangeWired design—
Multipoint ConnectionWired design—
ConnectorUSB-C audioUSB-C and 3.5mm
App SupportBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate appBeats app on Android; native Apple integration

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
Voice AssistantSiriSiri and Android voice assistant support
SensorsOptical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup)Motion sensors for dynamic head tracking
Special FeaturesDigital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial AudioThree built-in USB-C audio profiles; foldable design

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
DriversApple-designed dynamic driver40mm custom active drivers
Active Noise CancellationYesFully adaptive ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency modeYes
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesNine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone)Voice-targeting microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)Lossless USB-C audio; three USB-C sound profiles

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
ControlsDigital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Sirib button, volume rocker and multifunction button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsMemory foam ear cushions with mesh textileUltraPlush engineered-leather cushions

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods Max USB-C 2024Beats Studio Pro
Headphones / EarbudsAirPods Max 1 (USB-C)Beats Studio Pro headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C Charge CableUSB-C cable
Audio CableNot included3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSmart CaseOn/over-ear design
DocumentationDocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty card

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both support spatial audio.

In summary

The Beats Studio Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer battery life and a foldable design for travel.

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