Samsung vs AirPods Max: Flagship Over-Ear Acoustic & Hardware Benchmark

Acoustic Frequency Response & ANC Spectrum

Frequency Curve (dBSPL)

ANC Attenuation (-dB)

Harman 2018 Target

Sub-Bass Boost (20-100Hz): +2.0 dB

Mid Clarity (1-3kHz): 0.0 dB

Air / Treble (8-16kHz): +1.0 dB

ANC Engine Filter Power: Max (38dB)

SAMSUNG RUMOR MATRIX

Total Weight 318g -67g vs AirPods Max

Clamp Pressure 4.2 N 18.4 g/cm² (Comfort)

Audio Latency 48 ms SSC 24-bit/96kHz

ANC Battery Run 36 hrs 48 hrs (ANC Off)

Transducer Driver Type

Chassis & Yoke Material

Headband Suspension

Wireless Codec & DSP DSP Engine

Battery Cell Size: 720 mAh

DSP Adaptive AI Load: High (Galaxy AI)

Spec Dimension	Samsung Rumor (Est.)	Apple AirPods Max	Sony WH-1000XM5
Chassis Weight	318g (Magnesium)	385g (Aluminum)	250g (Plastic)
Peak ANC Attenuation	-38.5 dB @ 100Hz	-37.0 dB @ 120Hz	-39.0 dB @ 90Hz
Max Codec Bitrate	96kHz / 24-bit (SSC)	48kHz / 24-bit (AAC)	96kHz / 24-bit (LDAC)
Playback Battery	36 hrs (ANC On)	20 hrs (ANC On)	30 hrs (ANC On)