Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Midnight
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ULTIMATE OVER-EAR LISTENING EXPERIENCE — Apple-designed dynamic driver provides high-fidelity audio. Computational audio combines custom acoustic design with the Apple H1 chip and software for breakthrough listening experiences.
FIVE FRESH COLORS — AirPods Max come in five fresh colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange. A color-matched Smart Case is also included.
FOCUS ON WHAT’S PLAYING — Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation removes up to 2x more background noise, so you can immerse yourself in music.*
HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU — Transparency mode lets you comfortably hear and interact with the world around you.
PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods Max deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you.* You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos.
ACOUSTIC-FIRST DESIGN — Designed with a knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions for an exceptional over-ear fit that perfectly seals in sound.
MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Pair AirPods Max by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen.* AirPods Max pause audio when you take them off. And Automatic Switching makes listening between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac completely effortless.*
PRECISION CONTROL — Use the Digital Crown to play and pause music; to answer, end, and mute yourself on calls; and to control volume and skip between tracks.
WITH USB-C CHARGING — The USB-C connector lets you charge your AirPods Max with the same cable you use to charge your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other Apple devices.
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See below to learn more.
7 reviews for Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Midnight
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T. Person –
Simply Incredible—Even for a Longtime Bose Fan
I’ve always been a Bose guy, with three different versions of their over-ear noise-canceling headphones under my belt, and I’ve loved them all. But I bought the Apple AirPods Max in gold for my wife, and now I’ve got to admit—I have headphone envy.These are simply AMAZING. The sound quality is out of this world, rich and balanced across all ranges. The active noise cancellation is top-tier, easily the best I’ve ever experienced. The quality of construction feels incredibly premium—top-shelf materials everywhere you look. The fit is also excellent: comfortable for long sessions without pinching or pressure, which is rare for over-ears.Connectivity is seamless with Apple devices—fast, intuitive, and hassle-free every single time. Battery life is strong, lasting around 20 hours, which is more than enough for long travel days or extended listening sessions. And while I picked up the gold version (which my wife loves), I have to say the other colors look extremely cool as well.They travel well, they’re intuitive to use, and honestly, there just aren’t enough superlatives for these headphones. I “borrow” them every chance I get.
Loving Family –
Pleasantly Surprised!
Apple didn’t disappoint. The AirPods Max fit beautifully and seamlessly into the Apple echo system. Surprisingly, the comfort and the sound are both highlights. For the weight of them, one would assume that they would create fatigue. But what I realized is that the exceptional build quality create the weight which doesn’t compromise the longevity of wear. The automatic switch between multiple Apple devices is super convenient and intuitive. The buttons are simplistic and useful. I’m glad that Apple didn’t opt for swipe technology over physical buttons. Not everything needs to be future focused.The sound is excellent. They are definitely high end and deliberately tuned. The bass is tight and punchy without being overwhelming and the mids and highs flow together and are not screechy or abrasive. They handle all genres of music fairly and clearly.The battery life is pretty good as well. They last a few days with roughly eight hours per sitting listen. The ANC and Transparency modes are what I can only describe as perfect. The microphones are super clear and phone calls are clear as well.So far I’m pretty impressed.
Richard Yau –
Can’t “unhear” these and be satisfied with anything else again. GET THEM if you can!
I am a certified audio engineer for music/films so this review is coming from that perspective.EXEC SUMMARY: if this fits in your budget or you can stretch these, GET THEM! Omg! The sound. The comfort. The battery life. Wow. Now onto the specifics.I’ll start with the one negative I’ve consistently read/heard from reviews: the weight. They are noticeably heavy taking them out of the box. BUT- not a worry. You will never feel this weight wearing them b/c they are SO COMFY. You actually do forget that there is even a headband (probably the biggest reason they are so comfy, but the extra large cans also as it never interferes with your ear). As i write this now I’ve been wearing these for 18 straight hours. Still don’t feel them or am cognizant of them being on beyond the sound coming into my ear (and especially with Spatial Audio since it mimics the audio as if it’s coming from your surroundings).CLARITY: We’ll start with the sound first (why we buy these things right?) UNREAL. As a certified audio engineer i can’t believe this sound is possible from headphones. Imagine the best surround sound experience in a theatre you ever experienced- believe it or not this is even better than that. The sub-woofer effect is better than any sub-woofer experience I’ve had regardless of form or venue or location. That’s “holy cow how is that possible” component #1. #2 is the spec i read that convinced me to get these- automatic multi-band compression. This is stuff only the most advanced audio engineers do but so complicated and easily F’s up your mix even if everything else is perfect. Basically different components to sound are where different things sit mostly, like vocals, high ends, sub-woof rumbles, filler/thickness of sound. Those are what the “bands” mean. To automate and smooth out each band/category so it’s always at the optimal level is just… freaking next level. Most audio engineers dont’ even touch this (myself included) it’s so intricate. THESE HEADPHONES DO IT AUTOMATICALLY! And yeah.. wow. The cleanest, clearest, yet deepest, thickest, intricate sound I’ve ever experienced.CONNECTIVITY: can’t speak for droids as i am apple ecosystem. It auto detects if you put these on or not and that’s better than the earbuds who connect as soon as you take them out of the case/charger. it immediately disconnects and stops when yo lift them off your ears. Nice.FUNCTIONALITY: Apple ecosystem-ish here too. I prefer HEY SIRI which I’ll explain later. One weird thing is this. Sometimes when I’m playing a DOLBY ATMOS or surround selection, the settings say “SPATIAL AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE” and is greyed out as if it’s off, yet it’s actually clearly working and on. So if you’re a Spatial Audio person and turn it on, just know it is always working when anything is actually mixed to be so- no worries.CONTROL BUTTONS: The one gripe i have is here. The volume scroll button is way too easy to accidentally touch and thus I’ve turned up the volume quite a bit many times not meaning to. HEY SIRI works great so i just do that instead. 2 buttons: operation (scroll wheel for volume that is also a button for music/phone control- start/stop/forward/back or answer/end/hold, etc), mode button (noise cancellation enable/disable/off <- to save battery). But everything except Spatial Audio (that i can tell) can be done via HEY SIRI.DURABILITY: obviously i can not test this having these for less than 24 hrs but what I CAN say is what everybody else has said- the quality of build and materials is OBVIOUS. No plastic. The fabric/flexi headband is not only comfortable but also won’t disfigure or crack or break. Other parts are metal so will hold up better also. And because it’s so comfy you won’t need to be adjusting or moving it like you do most other ones (or at least i do) so less touching and adjusting means less human wear and tear. Oh and i love that the actual ear pieces are magnetic which means if either ear piece/speakers go bad, it probably means we can buy replacements and keep these going as long as we want without needing to buy a whole new set down the road. LOVE IT!SUMMARY: yeah. If you can afford or splurge- so way and above better than anything else I’ve tried. And I’ve tried a lot over the years (mostly earbuds). My go to previous to this (and will now use as my gym set) are the Bose QuiteComforts. They don’t even compare in sound, comfort, battery life, controls, build quality, noise cancellation/isolation, and just that “it factor” in experience. IMMEDIATELY noticeable. And that’s from a certified audio engineer of music/film perspective.WHO WON’T LIKE THESE: those that want boomy boomy heavy bass (as most people do). These are just as deep and thick, but tighter and cleaner so you can “hear the frequencies better” rather than have any frequencies “muddy” up other frequencies and cross lines. It’s’ an audio engineering thing. lol. But even those people may appreciate just how awesome these sound in the low end especially come movie watching time (you can still clearly hear vocals and high end without the boomy bass muddying what people are saying).
AK Tested –
The Apple AirPods Max are amazing! The sound is crystal clear, with deep bass and crisp highs, and the noise cancellation works perfectly. They’re super comfortable for long listening sessions, and the build feels very premium. Switching between my Apple devices is seamless, and the battery lasts a long time. Worth the price for anyone wanting topnotch audio and comfort. Got it on a deal totally worth it
North Star *** –
The build quality is phenomenal; tight with no play which is what you’d expect from Apple. The sound quality is fantastic: the bass is tight, the mid-range defined and highs clear. Noise cancellation is very good though it causes a bit of pressure which is easy to become accustom to.
RJM –
Sonically, these headphones are among the best I have ever experienced. They should be though for the price they charge. The second part of their perfection comes if you are using it with any Apple product. It senses right away when it is close by and a screen popup asks you if you want to connect to it. If you have an iPhone you just hold them near by and swipe right on the phone screen and it tells you how full the battery is. It charges quickly from dead to full in about 2 hours. I also use it extensively with my non Apple computer with blu tooth and it connects easily and stays connected until you don’t want it to anymore.They are extremely comfortable to wear for hours and the controls on top of the right side give you exactly what you need .The only piss off – and typical of any Apple product – is that it doesn’t come with any instructions. They make it a game for you to buy some really sophisticated piece of tech and then don’t tell you how to use it. I found out about all the controls and special features from a you tube video posted by a person, not from Apple. Very frustrating but eventually you find out everything you need to know.
Harmony Sault –
The AirPod max are the best headphones I’ve tried. They’re worth the price. They feel heavy in a sturdy well made way. I love the case and swivel. The shape of the ear cups is perfect, most headphones give me sore ears, these do not, there is adequate space for the ears- especially important for me as I have an industrial piercing. They do get some condensation when I’m doing hours of physical labour, I just take the ear pads off and let them dry before cleaning them and putting them in the case. Best noise cancellation out of any headphone, I can’t hear a heavy duty vacuum with them on. The sound quality is amazing. They offer a more balanced sound, there is bass but it’s not super amplified. I would only buy these headphones for listening to music at work. The easy pairing with an iPhone is a plus. The battery life is insane, I forgot to charge them and showed up to a 5 hour shift with only 7% battery.. they lasted the entire 5 hours somehow.