AirPods Max vs Drop + THX Panda wireless headphones

We compared the AirPods Max to several other competing earphone sets from companies like Bose, Sennheiser, and Sony, but recently the Drop + THX Panda wireless earbuds have grabbed some attention so we thought we’d see how they measure up. Apple over-ear headphones.

Priced at $ 400, the Drop + THX Panda Wireless headphones are the first headphones to offer THX AAA amplification, for what Drop says are “the lowest possible distortion levels in the world.” They’re also fitted with “ribbon planer drivers” for extra distortion resistance and more realistic sound, and they’re meant to be super comfortable with plush foam pads wrapped in leather.

These weren’t on our radar until we started hearing from the YouTube community, so they’re not as familiar as other more popular brands, but they have some awesome features. That said, they’re no better than the AirPods Max, which isn’t unexpected given the price disparity.

When it comes to sound, MacRumors Videographer Dan, who tested the headphones, said the Pandas Drop + THX are “dead even” with the “AirPods Max” in terms of sound quality, and maybe even a little better.

The ‌AirPods Max‌ are more comfortable than the Drop + THX Panda earbuds, the latter putting more pressure on the temples and cheeks while the ‌AirPods Max‌ are able to distribute the weight better. The mesh ear cups of the ‌AirPods Max‌ are also more comfortable than the leather ear cups, as the leather and waterproof seal can get hot.

Compared to the ‌AirPods Max‌, the Drop + THX Panda earphones lack active noise cancellation, but there is enough gasket around the head to muffle most outside noise.

The Drop + THX Panda earphones come with a hard case that fits the earbuds as well as extra cables, they come with a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm audio cable if you want to use them with a wired capacity. Comparatively, the “AirPods Max” have the Smart Case, which is not particularly protective.

When it comes to battery life, the Drop + THX Panda earphones can last up to 30 hours, which is 10 hours longer than “AirPods Max”. As for the controls, the Drop x THX Pandas have a small joystick that can be used to skip tracks and control playback.

All in all, the Drop + THX Panda headset may be ideal for those who want good sound quality and don’t mind the lack of active noise cancellation, but the ‌AirPods Maxent are gaining in comfort, ANC capabilities, spatial audio, noise detection. head, and ease of use with Apple devices thanks to the H1 chip that enables quick pairing and quick switching of devices.