Apple AirPods Max 2 win TechRadar Headphones of the Year Award
TechRadar has named the Apple AirPods Max 2 as its Headphones of the Year at the 2026 Product of the Year Awards.
Reader and editor vote results
The new over-ear headphones received votes from both readers and editors for the top prize. This selection occurred during the TechRadar Product of the Year Awards held in 2026. Bowers & Wilkins had won the award in previous years before this change.
Comparison with other finalists
The HEDD HEDDPhones D1 were considered a strong contender but finished second in the competition. The review notes that the AirPods Max 2 offer more features for the price than rivals. Competitors like the Bowers & Wilkins models are open-back and wired while the Apple device is wireless.
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