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HiFiMAN Deva Pro vs Apple AirPods Max

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Deva Pro
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
Apple AirPods Max
8.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
8.1/10
25Ω
IMPEDANCE
43Ω
98dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Deva Pro scores 8.2/10 with 25Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Apple AirPods Max scores 8.1/10 with 43Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 43Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN Deva Pro scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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