Side-by-side compare
Compare the headphones that matter.
Up to four products, every spec aligned, the winner of each round highlighted — so the right pick is obvious.
ComparZone verdict
The AirPods Max takes the overall win.
Highest composite score at 8.5/10 — edging out the Quantum 650 by 0.2 points. Best suited for overall. Scroll for the full breakdown.
Category wins · 13 attributes
AirPods Max4
Quantum 6504
AirPods MaxBest for overall
Quantum 650Best for value
Performance profile
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Apple
AirPods Max
JBL
Quantum 650
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Price comparison
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Full specifications
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Audio6 specs
Type
Over-ear closed-back
Over-ear gaming
Driver Size(mm)
40 mm
50 mm
Frequency Response
Apple-tuned dynamic
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Codec Support
AAC / SBC / USB-C lossless
2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth
Hi-Res Audio
Yes
No
Spatial Audio
Yes
Yes
Battery2 specs
Battery Life (ANC)(hr)
20 hr
28 hr
Quick Charge
5 min = 1.5 hours
5 min = 1 hour
Connectivity1 specs
Multipoint
No
Yes
Design2 specs
Weight(g)
385 g
320 g
Water Resistance
None
None
Noise Cancelling2 specs
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
ANC Microphones
9
2
Why pick each
Standout strengths at a glance
#1
Apple
AirPods Max
8.5
“Premium machined over-ears with seamless Apple integration, strong ANC, and excellent spatial audio.”
Noise Cancelling 9.0
Sound 8.8
Wins Active Noise Cancellation
Wins ANC Microphones
Best for overall · wins 4 specs
#2
JBL
Quantum 650
8.3
“Value wireless gaming headset with punchy sound, ANC, a detachable boom mic, and long-session comfort.”
Value 9.0
Battery 8.6
Wins Battery Life (ANC)
Wins Driver Size
Best for value · wins 4 specs