# 3 headphones I would buy instead of the AirPods Max 2

> All products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.

- **Source:** [Soundguys](https://www.soundguys.com/airpods-max-2-alternatives-160414/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a620860f1c174f4eb48440f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #iphone #ipad #macbook #apple #airpods #sony #nintendo-switch #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a620860f1c174f4eb48440f

---

_GearOpen's distilled summary. The full original article is published at Soundguys (source link above); GearOpen does not republish the source's full text._