NEW AIRPODS MAX REVIEW: WHY I BOUGHT THEM!

In this video, I unbox and give my full review of the new AirPods Max. But are they any different from the previous model? I explore whether the changes go beyond just the addition of USB-C and the new colour options. If you’re wondering whether the latest version is worth the upgrade, I work through everything you need to know about the performance, features, and any real improvements these headphones offer...

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[MarkEllisReviews]

Who else bought the new AirPods Max (and why)?

[arondyte]

The best thing about this “upgrade” is that I don’t need to upgrade 😂

(The Lavender one looks really nice though)

[RB-ustf]

Apple did this to comply with the EU law requiring USB-C from 2025.

[markrome]

Why didn't they at least upgrade to the H2 chipset?

[bruxi]

My suspicion is the these are placeholder products and something more exciting is coming out in 2025.

[kingbucketz]

He’s going to make the money he spent on these APM’s back in about 3-6 videos he makes covering them. For him these headphones are pretty much free on the back end.

[samanthahieber]

I ended up getting the Max but I didn’t pay full price for it. I used a gift card for it. Wouldn’t recommend paying full price, but I absolutely love them.

[jeffreyjoseph]

There are people that were holding out until they switched over to USB-C, I don’t understand why you folks in the review space Don’t acknowledge that at all 🤷🏾‍♂️.

[alektech]

I am an apple fanboy but these headphones are a pure embarrassment. End of story. Anyway always enjoy the content!

[johnsr]

Apple would not have updated these if the EU weren’t forcing them to move to USB-C. I would guess the only reason why Apple didn’t update some of the internals (e.g. Bluetooth 5.3 etc) may be because the margins they are making on selling them are tight. So just giving them a USB-C port (which they have no choice but to do) plus give them a new lick of paint keeps manufacturing costs pretty much the same. The people that these are aimed at is quite simple: people who like AirPods Max who: (a) don’t currently own a pair and (b) like one of the new colours.

[realshakeeb]

If you connect to MacBook via usb c, will this new version support non compressed audio ?

[andrewscott]

you said 15 pro max at the beginning, shows the difference between that and the 16

[MACthauece]

Do they support lossless audio via usb c ?

[simonraines]

I have a feeling these new AirPods Max are for Apple fan boys and girls who will spend the money no matter what, and then next year, you’ll get a completely redesigned pair with an H2 chip that everybody will have to buy again, milk the cashcow 😂

[peterwoodward]

Mark i found on you tube how to tighten the mesh headband.
With a small paper clip or apple pin press the small hole near the top of each headphone.
Then pull gently and the ear cup will pull away from the head band.
You can then wash the head band in warm water with a little soap nothing with softener as you want the mesh to pull tight when dry. Leave to dry naturally over night and the mesh should have tightened.
I have done mine twice now also i washed the removable ear cups washed and dried in the same way.
I hope this helps 🙂

[RorzL]

disappointed you didnt test USB - C to USB - C wired audio in this review, would imagine no different form lightning cable, but significantly cheaper to go wired

[FFCOACHDAN]

I happily bought these, yes more upgrades would have been great, especially for those who made this purchase four years ago. This was the only apple product I didn’t have as I held out for USB-C, thrilled with these and love the new blue!! 🎧

[zprine]

Even the company didn’t bother to call them AirPods Max 2. They are the same headphones. Only new things are the port they were forced to use and the new color “ooo ahhh, shiny, new” effect

[tkachenkosergii]

I went to the Apple Store and tried the new model... I might be imagining this, but I noticed something interesting. The metal headband feels a bit stiffer, so the ear cups seem to press against the ears more, relying less on the mesh. Also, the mesh itself feels slightly springier. I was able to compare because they still had an older generation on display. Has anyone else noticed the same thing?

[mountaingirl]

This has been such a disappointment for me. I waited for almost three years for a 2nd generation AirPods Max to come out and I didn't buy the 2020 ones because I thought an upgrade was going to happen. All I can hope is that the 2020 ones will drop in price some so that I can save a bit of money when I may eventually buy them.