Apple AirPods Max vs Beats Studio3 Wireless: What is the difference?
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔
Apple AirPods Max
✔
Beats Studio3 Wireless
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
✔
Apple AirPods Max
✖
Beats Studio3 Wireless
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
✔
Apple AirPods Max
✖
Beats Studio3 Wireless
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
number of microphones
9
1
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
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Apple AirPods Max
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Beats Studio3 Wireless
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
multipoint count
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple AirPods Max)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Beats Studio3 Wireless)
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
✔
Apple AirPods Max
✔
Beats Studio3 Wireless
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it’s connected to.
can be used as a headset
✔
Apple AirPods Max
✔
Beats Studio3 Wireless
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
✖
Apple AirPods Max
✖
Beats Studio3 Wireless
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
