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Noble Audio Sultan vs Apple AirPods Max

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

HIGHER SCORE
Noble Audio Sultan
8.2
/ 10
IEMHigh end
Apple AirPods Max
8.1
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
8.1/10
IMPEDANCE
43Ω
108dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Noble Audio Sultan scores 8.2/10 with 8Ω impedance and 108dB sensitivity. At 8Ω, 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 Noble Audio Sultan 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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