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Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared

AppleInsider • Tue, 22 Sep 2026

The Beats 360 are Apple's alternative to the AirPods Max 2 for anyone in the market for premium headphones. Here's how the two personal audio options compare. Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: The two headphones are solidly matched, with different audiences The Beats 360 arrived on September 22 as a pair of premium headphones, taking over the top spot in the range from the Beats Studio Pro. It's a departure from the existing Beats design in many ways that brings it more in line with AirPods Max 2. All while maintaining a philosophy aimed more at people who wear headphones to work out than for audiophiles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Beats 360 are Apple's alternative to the AirPods Max 2 for anyone in the market for premium headphones.

Here's how the two personal audio options compare.

Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: The two headphones are solidly matched, with different audiences The Beats 360 arrived on September 22 as a pair of premium headphones, taking over the top spot in the range from the Beats Studio Pro.

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