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AirPods Max (Lightning) vs HD 660S2

A side-by-side readout for driver size.

Apple · AirPods Max (Lightning)
40mm
▲ Lead
Sennheiser · HD 660S2
38mm
VerdictAirPods Max (Lightning) wins on driver size.
Context

Understanding driver size

Driver size is a numeric spec measured in mm. On this metric, higher values are generally better, but returns diminish past category-typical thresholds — going from a low value to a mid value usually matters far more than going from a mid value to a high one. When comparing two products, focus on the percentage gap rather than the raw delta: a 200-unit lead means something very different at the low end of the range than at the high end. Pay attention to the unit, too — manufacturers sometimes quote peak or burst figures that are not sustained in real-world use. Cross-check the published number against independent measurements where possible, especially for performance and battery claims. Finally, remember that a single spec rarely tells the whole story; the Mars Score weighs driver size together with the rest of the spec sheet so one outlier doesn't distort the verdict.

This matchupAirPods Max (Lightning)'s 40mm is roughly 5% higher than HD 660S2's 38mm (a 2mm gap). Whether that gap is noticeable depends on workload — small percentage gaps rarely change day-to-day experience, while gaps of 20% or more usually do.

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