AirPods Max 2 vs Voyager Focus 2 Comparison
Compare AirPods Max 2 vs Voyager Focus 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2 are Apple's current over-ear headphones. They use an Apple-designed dynamic driver, an H2 chip in each ear cup, and nine microphones: eight for noise cancelling and three for voice, with two shared.
- Best For
- iPhone and Mac users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 386.2 g
- ANC
- Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio
- Mics
- 9
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 20 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, USB-C audio
- Certified
- —
Voyager Focus 2
The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a stereo on-ear Bluetooth headset with three levels of hybrid Evolve2 85, six microphones and a boom with Acoustic Fence noise cancelling. You rotate the boom to mute.
- Best For
- Loud offices
- Style
- On-ear stereo headband
- Weight
- 175 g
- ANC
- Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high)
- Mics
- 6
- Boom Mic
- Yes (rotate to mute)
- Talk Time
- 25 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable
- Certified
- Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Why AirPods Max 2 Beats Voyager Focus 2 (and Vice Versa)
Why AirPods Max 2 beats Voyager Focus 2
- Ear Cushions: Memory foam with mesh textile vs Plush ear cushions
- Headband: Knit mesh canopy, telescoping stainless steel arms vs Cushioned sling headband
- Microphones: 9 vs 6
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.1
Why Voyager Focus 2 beats AirPods Max 2
- Better voice & mic clarity: 8.9 vs 6.3 out of 10
- Better comfort & ergonomics: 8.9 vs 7.2 out of 10
- Better connectivity & range: 9.1 vs 8.6 out of 10
- Weight: 175 g vs 386.2 g
- Microphone Setup: Noise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz vs 6 outward-facing (ANC), 2 inward-facing; Voice Isolation
- Call Noise Reduction: Yes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom) vs Voice Isolation
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | iPhone and Mac users | Loud offices |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear | On-ear stereo headband |
Design & Build
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 g | 175 g Better |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, knit mesh canopy | — |
| Ear Cushions | Memory foam with mesh textile Better | Plush ear cushions |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange | Black |
| Headband | Knit mesh canopy, telescoping stainless steel arms Better | Cushioned sling headband |
| Ear Cup Rotation | Each cup rotates independently | — |
| Wearable on Either Ear | — | Yes (auto L/R) |
| Dimensions | — | 155 x 66 x 183 mm |
Audio
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Driver Type | Apple-designed dynamic driver | — |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Custom EQ | Adaptive EQ | — |
| Wired Listening | Yes (USB-C lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | Yes (USB audio mode) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker Bandwidth (Calls) | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Hearing Protection | — | SoundGuard Digital (via Poly Lens) |
Noise Cancelling
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio | Digital hybrid ANC (off, low, high) |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness) | — |
| ANC Levels | — | Off, low, high |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes (Adaptive Audio) | — |
Microphone
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 9 Better | 6 |
| Microphone Setup | 6 outward-facing (ANC), 2 inward-facing; Voice Isolation | Noise-cancelling boom, Acoustic Fence; 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz Better |
| Call Noise Reduction | Voice Isolation | Yes (Acoustic Fence, noise-cancelling boom) Better |
| Boom Mic | No | Yes (rotate to mute) Better |
| Mute Control | — | Rotate boom to mute, Dynamic Mute Alert |
| Busylight | — | On-ear indicator light |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | 100 Hz - 6.8 kHz |
| Mute Alert | — | Yes (Dynamic Mute Alert) |
Battery & Charging
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 20 h | 25 h Better |
| Charging Time | — | <2 h |
| Fast Charging | Yes (5 min = about 1.5 h) | — |
| Charging Stand | — | Included (9T9J6AA) |
| Music Time | 20 h | 24 h Better |
| Charging Port | USB-C (lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | USB-C |
| Talk Time (ANC On) | — | 16 h |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | — | 40 h |
Connectivity
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio | Bluetooth, BT700 USB-C dongle, USB-C/A cable Better |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 Better | 5.1 |
| USB Dongle | — | BT700 (USB-C) |
| Multipoint | — | 8 paired |
| Wireless Range | — | 50 m |
| Certifications | — | Microsoft Teams, Google Meet |
| Paired Devices | — | 8 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| USB Audio | Yes | Yes (audio over USB) |
Controls & App
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown, listening mode button | Call answer/end, mute, volume, ANC, power, pairing; smart sensors |
| Management Software | — | Poly Lens |
| Wear Detection | Optical and position sensors | — |
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google |
| Teams / Call Button | — | Yes (Microsoft Teams button) |
| Voice Prompts | — | Yes |
In the Box
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable | Headset, BT700 adapter, USB-C charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, charging stand, carrying pouch |
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited |
| Carry Case | Yes (Smart Case) | Yes (carrying pouch) |
Identifiers
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | — | 9T9J6AA |
Compatibility
| AirPods Max 2 | Voyager Focus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | — | Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Voyager Focus 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose AirPods Max 2 for iPhone and Mac users.
- Choose Voyager Focus 2 for loud offices.
Pros and Cons
AirPods Max 2
PROS
- Nine microphones with Voice Isolation
- Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness
- Lossless, low-latency audio over USB-C
- Five colours, Smart Case included
CONS
- Heaviest in this group at 386.2 g
- Shortest battery here at 20 h
Voyager Focus 2
PROS
- Up to 50 m range (91 m with base)
- Hybrid ANC with off, low and high
- Boom with Acoustic Fence, rotate to mute
- Charging stand included (9T9J6AA)
CONS
- On-ear fit
- Bluetooth 5.1 is older than rivals
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Quick Verdict
- AirPods Max 2 7.1Leads in Battery & Charging
- Voyager Focus 2 8.7Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range