AirPod Max 2’s vs APP 3 for studying

Hi, I’m confused on which to get. I tried the AirPod max 2’s in store and I found that I had a slight ear popping feeling (like the feeling you feel when you blow too many balloons) when I turned on noise cancellation. It was bearable, but then for AirPods I currently own AirPods generation 2, they’re uncomfortable after an hour of wearing them and it feels like pressure is being blocked inside my ear kind of. I’m confused on which one to get and I would use these primarily for long study sessions and hopefully anyone who uses them to study could give me insights. Thank you!!