AirPods Max 2 vs Space One Comparison
Compare AirPods Max 2 vs Space One 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
Space One
The Soundcore Soundcore Space One is a budget over-ear headphone from Anker's audio brand. It has adaptive WH-1000XM6, 40 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC, a codec that is rare at this price.
- Best For
- Android users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 265 g
- ANC
- Adaptive ANC
- Mics
- 3
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 40 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Why AirPods Max 2 Beats Space One (and Vice Versa)
Why AirPods Max 2 beats Space One
- Microphones: 9 vs 3
Why Space One beats AirPods Max 2
- Better battery & charging: 9.3 vs 7.0 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: 265 g vs 386.2 g
- Call Noise Reduction: AI-enhanced call mics vs Voice Isolation
- Talk Time: 40 h vs 20 h
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 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | iPhone and Mac users | Android users |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear | Over-ear |
Design & Build
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 g | 265 g Better |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, knit mesh canopy | — |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Ear Cushions | Memory foam with mesh textile | — |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange | — |
| Headband | Knit mesh canopy, telescoping stainless steel arms | — |
| Ear Cup Rotation | Each cup rotates independently | 8° each direction |
| Dimensions | — | 163 x 187 x 92 mm |
Audio
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Driver Type | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Dynamic |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Custom EQ | Adaptive EQ | Custom EQ, HearID |
| Wired Listening | Yes (USB-C lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | Yes (AUX input, cable included) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
Noise Cancelling
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio | Adaptive ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness) | Yes (5 levels) |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes (Adaptive Audio) | Yes |
Microphone
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 9 Better | 3 |
| Microphone Setup | 6 outward-facing (ANC), 2 inward-facing; Voice Isolation | 3 mics with AI call enhancement |
| Call Noise Reduction | Voice Isolation | AI-enhanced call mics Better |
| Boom Mic | No | No |
Battery & Charging
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 20 h | 40 h Better |
| Fast Charging | Yes (5 min = about 1.5 h) | Yes (5 min = 4 h) |
| Music Time | 20 h | 40 h Better |
| Charging Port | USB-C (lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | — |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | — | 55 h |
Connectivity
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm AUX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | — | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes | — |
Controls & App
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown, listening mode button | Buttons |
| Wear Detection | Optical and position sensors | — |
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
In the Box
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable | Travel pouch, AUX cable |
| Carry Case | Yes (Smart Case) | Yes (travel pouch) |
Identifiers
| AirPods Max 2 | Space One | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | — | A3035 |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Space One, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
- Choose AirPods Max 2 for iPhone and Mac users.
- Choose Space One for android users.
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
Space One
PROS
- LDAC at a budget price
- Adaptive ANC
- Up to 40 h with ANC (55 h off)
- Multipoint and AUX input
CONS
- Mid-weight at 265 g
- Button controls only
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Quick Verdict
- AirPods Max 2 7.1Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity
- Space One 8.1Best overallLeads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging