Apple AirPods Max
$642.79 - $1,139.25
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5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
Apple’s first over-ears are big, heavy, often brilliant, and far too expensive
Pros:
- Rich and detailed sound
- Superb noise-cancelling
- Spatial audio enhances TV and movies
- They just work
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Uncomfortable if worn for long periods
- So-so battery life
- Really bad case
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max review
Maybe it’s slightly reductive to keep bringing the argument back to price, but it’s extremely difficult not to with the AirPods Max. Apple has made some fantastic headphones, but they’re not going to pull in the proper audiophile chin-strokers, and they’re not close to being worth £200 more than Sony’s XM4s, which remain the best overall noise-cancelling headphones for our money. They also come with a proper case. You might well argue that the AirPods have the edge when it comes to audio, but there’s not a lot in it, and while Apple definitely wins on build quality, metal is heavier than plastic, and it’s not long before the AirPods Max remind you of that. If you’re an Apple lifer with cash to burn, the AirPods Max will not let you down, and their ease of use should not be overlooked. But, as brilliantly fun as these headphones undoubtedly are, there are smarter ways to part with your cash.
Pros:
- Rich and detailed sound
- Superb noise-cancelling
- Spatial audio enhances TV and movies
- They just work
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Uncomfortable if worn for long periods
- So-so battery life
- Really bad case
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max review review
Pros:
- Rich and detailed sound
- Superb noise-cancelling
- Spatial audio enhances TV and movies
- They just work
Cons:
- Very expensive
- Uncomfortable if worn for long periods
- So-so battery life
- Really bad case
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max review
The Apple AirPods Max are among the best-sounding headphones we've ever tested, they're easy to use, and their noise cancellation can easily stand up to the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. However, their high price, limitations for Android users, and lack of 3.5mm audio port means we'd only recommend them to iOS users with a lot of money to spare – and no interest in Hi-Res Audio.
Pros:
- Unbelievable audio performance
- Fantastic user experience
- Brilliant extra features for iOS
- Great noise cancellation
Cons:
- Very expensive
- No 3.5mm audio port
- Limited features for Android
- Ineffective carrying case
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
Apple’s $550 headphones cost hundreds more than models from Sony or Bose, but they’re the best wireless headphones I’ve ever heard.
Pros:
- Noticeably higher build quality than peers. Excellent controls. Very comfortable. They work seamlessly with iOS devices. Industry-leading fidelity. Actually repairable.
Cons:
- Expensive! 20-hour battery life is good, but it’s 10 hours shy of the competition. The case is stupid and useless. Never fully power down.
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
The AirPods Max are exceptional noise-cancelling headphones with a luxurious design, sophisticated soundstage and clever computational features. But the $549 price and unconventional case are difficult to overlook.
Pros:
- Luxurious design and feel, Easy-to-use controls, Crisp and balanced sound, Spatial audio is a game-changer, Fantastic noise cancellation
Cons:
- Expensive, No on/off switch, Smart case provides no protection
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
The AirPods Max are a distinctly Apple take on noise-canceling headphones. They’re not perfect by any means, but they look good, sound great, and offer all the features you would want from a product in the Apple ecosystem, including some features that will roll out later this year alongside iOS 15...
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
Can all the technology packed into these headphones justify the high price?
Pros:
- Engaging listening experience Head tracking spatial audio is excellent Extremely well-built and (surprisingly) serviceable Decent 20-hour battery life - No lossless audio - Going wired costs another $35/£35 If you’ve already invested in Apple gear, the dynamic head-tracking features and excellent...
4 years ago
Spatial Audio and superb noise cancelling are standouts for Apple’s AirPods Max - a great pair of headphones for Apple users
Pros:
- Good sound quality
- Awesome noise cancelling
- Spatial Audio is stunning
Cons:
- Heavy
- Fit isn’t 100% secure
- Case only partially protects headphones
5 years ago
Apple AirPods Max - Silver MGYJ3ZA/A review
Apple's first headphones Airpods Max are expensive, but amazingly good. On everything. Almost.
Pros:
- Perhaps the best noise reduction in the class. Large, rich, dynamic and open sound image with crystal clear reproduction. Comfortable despite the weight. The quality.
Cons:
- Neither splashproof nor waterproof. Half the case - and the price.
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