AirPods Max Review - 6 Months Later

Long term review of the Apple AirPods Max, their best features, sound quality comparison, durability, downsides and recommendation on who should pick up a pair.

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0:00 Intro
0:52 Design & Weight
2:02 Build quality
2:22 Sound quality
3:59 Spatial Audio
4:41 Noise Cancellation
5:38 Transparency Mode
6:13 iCloud device switching
6:30 Apple TV integration
6:57 Volume Control
7:27 Music controls
7:34 Siri
7:58 Phone call announcements
8:15 Range
8:21 Battery life
8:44 Charging & quick charge
9:06 Ear detection
9:15 No power button?
10:02 Smart Case
11:04 Ear cushion replacements
11:45 Lack of lossless and HiFi wireless codec
12:30 Recommendation
13:30 AirPods Max price worth it?
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[keithl]

This is the kind of review I look for and value on YouTube. 6 months is a reasonable amount of time to experience and evaluate a product. Thank you for this review. I am now going to purchase the Apple AirPods Max.

[QuantaSolace]

Mine came in yesterday and I absolutely love them. My only complaint is they aren’t as comfortable when I have my glasses on. I have to take my glasses off just so my frames aren’t pressing against my head. I didn’t pay full price on mine. Amazon, at the time of posting this, have the space grey, blue, and green colors on sale $60 off. For me, that was just right for me to splurge on them. Mine are definitely staying at home, while I use my AirPod Pro for work and traveling.

[tipoomaster]

My head: 6 months? These were released like a month and a half ago! *checks* Oh shit
This last year really messes with perception of time lol

[A]

I admire you for admitting you were wrong about the lack of a power button. I'm sure more YT'bers have come around too after all of them complained about this unique AMP feature/quark!

[jonathandimaggio]

These headphones are worth every penny!! The quality of the audio when listing to music, movies and even video calls is just unbeatable. Great review!

[lj]

This is a great review- really reflected my experience with the AirPods max.

[jordanramsayclements]

When headphones are 2/3 off the price of some Mac hardware. It’s hard to justify paying for it. In my opinion, I think these are only good to get if you have all the other Apple gear.

[netmanswe]

Great review! I agree with your experience with them. They are easily worth the money if you are in the Apple ecosystem.

[AdamGobin]

The dishwater use case scenario = best analogy ever. So true, I use my AirPods max while vacuuming and doing other chores.

[teng]

Finally, a non-annoying review. Good info, thank you.

[WhamBlam]

Bought a pair last week and they’re far above expectations! 🙏🏼

[Ndegwiz]

I love mine. Had them for 4 months. My only issue is the weight. I mostly forget but with time you start to feel them really weighing on you

[saira]

This is a good and detailed review. I've had mine for about a month and a half and love them. I haven't touched my other bluetooth headphones since I got these, with the exception of the AirPods Pro. I don't think I would like them as much if I wasn't immersed in the Apple Ecosystem, however. I grabbed these on sale, but the price is justifiable for the materials and the sound.

[lindseyclaire]

I'm autistic and looking for comfortable, reliable noise cancellation, and I'm really excited about these. I've had BOSE in the past but found they didn't hold up well over time, and the earpads were sweaty in the summer heap. I really liked this review, super helpful, so thank you!

[jebaker]

For better or for worse, they just aren't a great option in you're not in the Apple ecosystem. Go for the Sony XM4 if you use Android IMHO.

[homazola]

Not an expert. iPhone Bluetooth will compress music into AAC format, so can I assume AirPod Pro and Max won’t show any difference ? If we need to unleash the power of AirPods Max, we should need to use the cable with DAC instead of Bluetooth connection?

[MathiasR]

I sold my XM4s due to them collecting dust after I got my AirPods Max

When you really think about, Apple did an amazing job for their first set of headphones considering and comparing the other heavy hitters in the industry, despite the hefty price tag

[iamthefirstpresident]

this review made my decision for me! gonna save up to get a pair:)

[Camperniki]

The thing I like best about the case is actually function. If you have the band adjusted to a bigger size, you can just keep it exactly where you like them and just put them in the case vs most other cases where you have to readjust to put in and put on your head

[rajaafifi]

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