Apple AirPods Max – 2 Years Later: Still Worth It?

Here's my honest long term review of the Apple AirPods Max. Are they still worth it, especially with the rumored AirPods Max 2 release on the horizon? In this video, I go over my long-term experience with the AirPods Max, the improvements and changes since launch, the iOS14 and iOS16 software improvements and compare these to other earbuds and headphones. If you're an APM owner, let me know your own thoughts. I hope this video review helps, enjoy!

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🥏 VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 – AirPods Max Long Term Review
1:00 – Dislikes
3:20 – New Improvements (Software)
4:30 – Sound Quality
6:04 – How They've Held Up
7:16 – Is It Still Worth It?

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Apple AirPods Max – 2 Years Later: Is It Still Worth It?
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[AndrewEthanZeng]

Drop your favorite song to listen to on spatial audio below!
One of mine is Post Malone's Circles on Apple Music + Hi-Res Lossless + Spatial Audio, it's 👌

[komigensteven]

review before buying: No
buying then review: Yes

[briannabirckett]

Just purchased my the other day and I absolutely love them. Yes I contemplated the price just like everyone else but I agree with the few comments below. If you do listen to them for at least an hour a day and your deep into the Apple ecosystem it’s worth the money.

[karlr]

I got them a few months after launch and I love them! I always say to anyone who asks if they are worth it “if I went back in time and had the option to buy them again I would”. They are expensive but so worth it if you use headphones everyday

[Reverez]

Here is my largest concern id like all new buyers to consider. the headband mesh will lose its tightness over time and eventually wont offer you the support neeed. In the UK a replacement headband will set you back around £250.

I did use my headset as my main headphones, so thats about 8 hours a day for over 6 months, and i noticed the headband failing. Upon getting a replacement, the issuer persisted after 3 months. You can buy a "band cover" to help support the mesh which worked wonders, but the cost of a replacement headband being 50% the price of the product is something new buyers may want to consider before making their purchase decision.

[richeez]

I think they are great for the Apple ecosystem. I use them in the office for the transparency. Great for the Apple TV to watch movies and tv with. Walking in and out the house. They’re heavy yet doesn’t overheat your ears.

[EverythingGizmo]

Fair long term review. People still complain about price but if you spend more than a hour listening to audio a day every day then the max is a good purchase..I mean i've used mine for a year now and so that's like a little over a dollar to use per day so far. Some thigns are just worth paying more for

[cassysamel]

I'd say yes if you value what it offers. The best argument to get it is that it's the best sounding, most premium headset that has seamless apple connectivity. One issue I have with mine is that I often struggle to find a good opportunity to use it without designating time for it. While the ANC is crazy good to use during yard work or exercising, the ear cups run hot. Also I originally imagined using it regularly while consuming media in bed, but my head is then stuck facing straight up instead of being able to freely and naturally move my head around on the pillow. This is bc it's too big. Despite this, I still enjoy using mine whenever I can bc the experience using and handling it is just smooth.

[CerberusTheWise]

I refused to buy at full MSRP, I waited until I could get a refurbished pair for less than $300. Has been my favorite headphones basically ever and I use it for a few hours almost everyday. I still would refuse to buy at full price but if you can get a deal then I would definitely recommend.

[Stormbrise]

For me the next generation needs to be foldable and non purse looking case. I have tried the noise cancelling in store the other day. The first time I have ever put them on, and I found it quite better than my Sony XM3s. Since the Sony has gone non foldable, I will be looking around again for new headphones. So maybe the APM 2 will be at a lower price point? If not a drop on the original may help. I am autistic and the constant buzz around me is triggering for my sensory input for noise, to the point that I have to leave places even with my current noise cancelling headphones.

[yogz]

They are an experience to say the least. I love mine. Neve expected myself to pay 500 for some headphones but they’re badass.

[saiiiii]

Okay i know it is a personal opinion but the best part about the airpods max for me is actually not having any power button. I own the sony mx4s and the bose QC45s but they always take anywhere from 2-5 seconds to turn it on and pair with the phone. I’d be playing a video or a song from my phone and the instant i put on the airpods max the connection is so quick and seamless that it has kinda spoiled me that no other headphones are able to do the same thing. While i don’t really like the case i think its perfectly fine for those who don’t travel or go out. Most of the headphones i use are always in my desk anyway so pulling up a headphone from a case and unzipping them is a hassle for me. The case on the max are super easy to put it on off and can to stay in a headphone stand. The battery is something it definitely needs to improve in the next version though

[chubapapi]

APM 2 - Honestly love the design of the AirPods Max and don't really mind the case - as I'm pretty careful with the products I use, especially the products that are more on the expensive side... Maybe I would change the case a little or add something to cover up the 'mesh strap'... And a protector for the air pod max's corner sides where they kinda 'clang' together when you take them out of the case... Otherwise I like them the way that they are for now.

[Nick-pctf]

I got mine since 2021 launch and use if for everything: TV at night, Ipad, Iphone, Mac, PC, Xbox. The top headband mesh is flimsy already. Not sure how yours is still perfect. I don't even hang my Max on a stand. I wish Apple would offer a replacement.

[joshuarileymagic]

I bought mine in August 2021 for £395 online, they were brand new. They broke in December 2021 due to moisture, I would wear them 10-12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I had to pay £279 to get them fixed as they weren't on Apple Care+, they didn't last long though and broke again but I did get insurance for about £5 a month which would mean I would need to pay an excess of £70 to get them fixed. I can't be bothered to keep going around in circles so I bought the Sony XM5 which although it does have its minor blips, it's not been anywhere near as bad as I've had it with the AirPods Max. So far they've not fully broken yet, although it has only been a few months. I need to see if they'll get rid of Aluminium for the version 2 as that seems to be one of the main causes of moisture

[old-school-old]

I'm waiting for the 2nd Gen hoping that the few things I dislike are addressed similar to your gripes. But if they aren't, I'll have no issue grabbing a pair anyways.

[chaeugene]

Clear and unbiased review here!👌 Thanks for your honest thoughts!

[roykent]

Great review! 😊 I‘m waiting for the APM 2 to buy a pair

[tirosc]

I got mine as a gift since launch, but man 2 years in it's not worth it. I use my Monarch Mk2 and AirPods Max interchangeably. For the better part of 1.5 years I mainly used my Max but it had many issues that bugged me personally such as NC goes crazy if you put it down wrong, NC is relatively weak and sound quality overall isn't good. My Monarch Mk2 and my DAC supports ALAC and I switched the last 6 months because it's such a joy to listen to. And the fact that both of them are similarly priced always makes me laugh a little.

As the saying goes, comparison is the thief of joy. Just use what you like and enjoy it. No point comparing to "bOsE iS BeTtEr" or "sOnY iS cHeApEr", that's not the point of buying something.

[eggset.]

game changer for an overnight stocker keeps me going and keeps my surroundings quiet so i can crank freight bought these for my friend and he also thinks they’re a game changer. makes the gym 10x better especially when on the treadmill. don’t think they’re swear resistant but i swear often at work and at the gym for the past 7 months of constant use and no problems