Apple

Apple AirPods Max 2 (USB-C)

Gorgeous and great-sounding, but heavy and absurd value unless you're deep in Apple's ecosystem.

Buy it if: You're deep in the Apple ecosystem and want premium over-ears that switch seamlessly between your devices.
Skip it if: You want light headphones or the best value — they're heavy, and Sony or Bose cost less.

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The category benchmark — lighter and comfier than rivals, and foldable again after the XM5 dropped it.

Still the ANC + comfort king for long flights; sound is a touch less detailed than Sony.

One of the very few genuinely good noise-cancelling headphones at a budget price — the honest budget answer.