AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
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| Feature |  AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |  Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 29,000.00 |
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up 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 on | Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case |
| Weight | 386.2 grams | 5.55 grams |
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General
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 grams | 5.55 grams |
| Dimensions | 168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm | 30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up 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 on | Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature |
| Charging Time | N/A — wired design | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | N/A — wired design | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | N/A — wired design | — |
| Multipoint Connection | N/A — wired design | — |
| Connector | USB-C audio | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable included |
Features
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Sensors | Optical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup) | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control |
| Special Features | Digital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial Audio | Live Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection |
Audio
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency mode | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Nine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone) | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case |
Charging Case
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | 47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 43.99 grams |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | IP57 |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Includes a speaker for use with Find My |
Design & Controls
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital 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 Siri | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Memory foam ear cushions with mesh textile | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case |
What's in the Box
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Charging Cable | USB-C Charge Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Smart Case | Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L) |
| Documentation | Documentation | Documentation |