Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

AirPods Max 2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $527.

Worth-it breakdown

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AirPods

AirPods Max 2

81
ShortlistH2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score81
Value signal100
Price$549
Lifecycle3 months old
User score7.9

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premium listeningdesk audiotravel ANC

Consensus

81/100

Lifecycle

3 months old

Value signal

100/100