Apple made the Airpods Max with really nice materials that feel expensive. The ear cups use aluminum, and they look super sleek and modern. These headphones weigh more than most others at about 385 grams. A stainless steel headband sits on top with a soft mesh material that spreads the weight around your head. Thick memory foam cushions cover your ears and feel comfortable even after wearing them for hours. You can buy them in five cool colors: space gray, silver, sky blue, green, and pink. Magnets hold the ear cushions on, so you can pop them off easily to clean them.
How They Sound
The audio quality on these headphones sounds amazing. Apple put a special 40mm speaker in each ear cup that makes music sound clear and powerful. The headphones adjust the sound 200 times every second to make everything sound perfect. Bass hits hard but doesn’t drown out the other sounds. Singers sound like they’re right in front of you with tons of detail. High notes sound crisp without hurting your ears. A feature called spatial audio makes movies feel like you’re in a theater. Music sounds like it’s coming from all around you instead of just from two speakers.
Blocking Out Noise
AirPods Max block outside sounds better than almost any other headphones. Eight tiny microphones work together to cancel out noises around you. Airplane engines and traffic noise basically disappear when you turn on noise cancellation. Even people talking near you become super quiet. A transparency mode lets sounds back in when you need to hear what’s happening around you. Switching between the two modes takes just one button press. The system constantly adjusts based on how the headphones fit on your head.
Cool Features and Connecting to Devices
Apple built a special H1 chip into each ear cup that makes everything work smoothly. The headphones connect to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac instantly without any hassle. They automatically switch between your Apple devices when you start using a different one. You can ask Siri questions just by talking. The round dial on the side controls volume and lets you play or pause music, and it feels really satisfying to turn. The battery lasts about 20 hours with all the features turned on. They charge with a Lightning cable, which some people don’t like since most things now use USB-C.
Should You Buy Them?
AirPods Max cost $549, making them one of the most expensive headphones available. The case Apple gives you doesn’t protect them very well and looks kind of weird. You can find other headphones that sound just as good for way less money. But if you already own an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, these headphones work together with them perfectly. They’re built better than pretty much any other headphones at this price. Buy these if you love Apple products and want headphones that work easily with all your devices. Skip them if you use Android phones or want to save money.
