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Noise Airwave Max 5 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:80 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Noise Airwave Max 5 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 87% of headphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 85% of headphones
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,938 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 77% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Noise Airwave Max 5

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

8.5

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.8

Calls & Controls

7.6
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,938 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Noise Airwave Max 5 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 76.6% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
4
Number of microphones
4
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 95% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
30 ms
Audio latency
30 ms
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 30 ms, lower audio latency than 94.9% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
80 hours
Battery life
80 hours
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 80 hours, higher battery life than 92% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
Battery life with ANC
50 hours
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
Charging time
1.5 hours
Charging time
1.5 hours
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Battery capacity
600 mAh
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
Noise
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
251.4 g
Weight
251.4 g
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 251.4 g, heavier than 63% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Noise Airwave Max 5 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 120 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    30 ms
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (30 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    30 ms vs 150 ms
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 15.5% better value for money
    Noise Airwave Max 5 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.4 vs 7.3).
    8.4 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    50 hours
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.5 hours
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 120 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    30 ms
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (30 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    30 ms vs 150 ms
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • Auracast support
    Auracast
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    95 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15.3% higher weight
    Weight
    251.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (251.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    251.4 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 15.3% higher weight
    Weight
    251.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (251.4 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    251.4 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    95 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

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livemint.com
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Summary of the review
Noise Airwave Max 5 review: Solid wireless headphones under Rs 5,000, but do they stand out?
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livemint.com
24/02/2025
Summary of the review
Noise Airwave Max 5 review: Solid wireless headphones under Rs 5,000, but do they stand out?
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Noise Airwave Max 5

  • Exceptional battery life (up to 80 hours on a single charge)
  • Effective Adaptive Hybrid ANC for blocking background hums and office noise
  • Highly comfortable over-ear design with soft, plush cushions for long sessions
  • Clear vocal clarity and balanced sound signature suitable for most casual listeners
  • Low-latency gaming mode (30ms) provides good audio-visual synchronization
  • Seamless dual-pairing feature allows easy switching between two devices
  • Premium build quality and aesthetic finish for its budget-friendly price point
  • Fast charging capability (e.g., 10 minutes for up to 10 hours of playback)

What we don't like about Noise Airwave Max 5

  • Lack of a dedicated companion app for EQ customization and firmware updates
  • ANC performance can be underwhelming against high-pitched or extremely loud environmental noises
  • Bass may feel 'thin' or lacking for users who prefer heavy, punchy low-end response
  • No support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC or LHDC
  • Earpads can cause ears to get sweaty during intense or warm usage sessions
  • Reported occasional Bluetooth connectivity glitches across certain devices
  • Bulky design as it lacks a fully foldable mechanism for easier portability

Verdict

The Noise Airwave Max 5 is a feature-rich wireless over-ear headphone equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers and Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) capable of reducing ambient sound by up to 50dB. Designed for versatility, it features Bluetooth 5.4 with dual-device pairing, a 30ms ultra-low latency mode for gaming, and spatial audio support for an immersive 3D soundstage. Its standout characteristic is an exceptional 80-hour battery life at 60% volume, complemented by fast charging that provides 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. Additional pros include an IPX5 water-resistance rating and quad-mic environmental noise cancellation (ENC) for clear call quality. However, notable cons include the lack of a dedicated companion app for EQ customization, the absence of high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC or LHDC, and reported inconsistencies in ANC performance in high-frequency environments.

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