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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience, active noise cancelling for noisy environments, and an overall higher build quality, the Apple Airpods Max are suitable despite the higher cost. The Airpods Max also offer better integration with Apple products and longer battery life, making them great for long listening sessions and for use during air travel. However, if budget is a concern, the KZ ZSN Pro are more affordable and still provide good sound quality and build quality, though they lack features like wireless connectivity, noise cancellation, and controls on the device, and are not optimized for calls and meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Max
Excellent for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.6/10
3.1/10
The Apple Airpods Max is only fair for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0/10
4.9/10
The Apple Airpods Max is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
5.7/10
7.4/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Max is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0/10
5.3/10
The Apple Airpods Max is best in class for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
21.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Max has 21 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$549
$21
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The Apple Airpods Max has a price of $549 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $21.
"Objectively, the AirPods Max is a spectacular pair of headphones. I appreciate the smart features like auto-pause and the transparency mode are super practical. It also sounds great, is well-built, and has solid battery life."
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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