Airpods Max: Still Worth in 2024?

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[@PapaMojo75]

I disagree. Charing $100 to replace the mesh is indeed terrible....

[@ArturKwaszyn]

Even more so if you do not live in US. That's like 12% of minimal salary in my country - a huge number for something as trivial as mesh.

[@shawngee1]

How much does Sony charge? oh... they don't.

[@AlbertoOrsini]

I was today days old when I learned that you press both buttons at the same time. I always did so sequentially which took half a second more than I am comfortable with of someone staring at me while I go through that. Thank you!

[@danim.6268]

what does it do?

[@loadedgunz8535]

1:49 for the Sony, it's actually has a transparency mode where you just hold ur right palm on the cover.

[@diana73654]

Is the only headphone that allowed me to speak with somebody without reducing volume, everything sounding natural, like listening music in the room. Spatial Audio sounds on this, like on no other headphone. Movies are also a great experience. Still my fav wireless .

[@eliedelorme9945]

Totally agree with you this is the best purchase I have done. This headphone is a bomb and of course as a bomb it is kind heavy but my neck is getting used to it.

[@diana73654]

@@eliedelorme9945 yes , they are kinda heavy, and this feeling is accentuated by the clamp force . This is their minus .

[@noset6434]

These were never worth it

[@AndrewClare]

Dang bro your content is so clean. Really good video

[@ChrisStayte]

Great point about double pressing the buttons. Thanks for the work on the video.

[@Kjaywest]

I had the Sony MX4 at first & took them back to get the MX5, but after about a week I took them back & for the APM because I love the sound quality & the pairing with all of my Apple devices. I got my wife a pair 2 weeks later for her birthday & she loves them.

[@emmeau]

Are you referring to the Sonys xm4 and xm5? I’m confused because I keep hearing people say mx 😅

[@Kjaywest]

@@emmeau Yes. 😂

[@beastyboy2647]

Same here just sold my xm4 and got the apm not gonna lie i kinda miss folding but the sound quality and pairing velocity makes it worth it

[@optimuz08]

Nice, im heading tomorrow morning for mine 😊

[@mas96]

I bought mine last year October! Its easily the best headphones for traveling and listening to music and watching movies!

[@NickNow]

Didn’t now about the pressing both buttons feature! That’s so cool. Thanks Josh!

[@bwoohk]

I have tried AirPods Max in the Apple brand store and I was pleasantly surprised in terms of comfort, sound quality, noise reduction, etc. It is an excellent product!

[@gerardrosales]

THe Maxes completely disconnecting from my devices is definitely one of the most annoying things about these. Ever. I don't use the included case, I just simply don't, and having to hold the Digital Crown and Noise Control button always brings the possibility to completely reset the device which is not what I intend to do most of the time!

[@masertiz]

I've had mine since Feb 2021. No issues, no failures. I wear them washing my car, riding my bike, and just walking around.

[@magolf1]

I have watched a bunch of these reviews and learned some things from you. I had not heard before. Thank you!

[@alexestrada77]

Have them for 3 years almost and there is no regrets about them, waiting for second generation, the only thing, I couldn’t sleep with them for a long time, thank you for your video

[@Hangman281983]

I can’t imagine how you can sleep in them without wanting to wake up in the morning with a headache.

[@tescopiwo]

Why would you sleep with headphones on are you slow

[@mas96]

Its not for sleeping! Istg 😅

[@theotherside5382]

I sleep with them

[@s1niis]

not sure how you could even sleep with them in general I can’t even lay down with headphones 😭

[@theonlyvegetarian8192]

I was thinking about getting a pair, but there are rumors that new APM are coming out later this fall, and I already have AirPods Pro 1 and they work fine, so I might as well just wait for the upgraded version with type c charging and better chip hopefully

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

Sadly there have been rumours for the past 2 years. so far nothing.

[@XavierPaesen]

I never had the disconnect problem owning them from day 1 they were available here… But when they are not on my head they are in their case or the travel case.

[@rockinggal]

I got mine during the Holiday Season and I love it. ❤

[@waltergonzalez5995]

I got my Max's last year and they have been amazing. I bought them from Walmart for $100 off original price and although they are still pricey i would def do it over again.

[@timberthewolf733]

You can hold your palm up to the sony ear cup and it will dim the music and tun on transparency. (XM4 not sure if the XM5 does that.) I appreciate the details tho, didn't realize the mesh earcups would be huge thing.

[@iamfmos]

Man I always love how detailed you are on your reviews! Keep it up. 👊🏻

[@Hangman281983]

Regarding the detail of the review, I fully support your comment. I don’t remember ever seeing a review where all the nuances were described in such detail.

[@iamfmos]

@@Hangman281983 And all these big Tech KZbinr's can never!

[@davidherrera1956]

Got a pair last november, quality is amazing. audio sounds clean on these! Totally recommend.

[@erickgonzalez8184]

Hi quick question, do you use a case? if so do u prefer it visually? I want to get some but the only ones available to me are the light grey ones.

[@Adam1llion]

Sharing Audio on the Apple TV is amazing! My wife and I do this all the time when our kids go to sleep.

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. One of the early criticisms of spacial audio music was its inconsistent quality. Some music producers were head and shoulders better at mixing and bringing a quality audio surround experience than others. Have you found more music being produced by better producers or is the genre still ignored by musicians?

[@Baiyze]

I would say they are definitely giving it attention on Apple Music, I always see them adding new albums and artists discographies to spatial audio

[@Lord_Fruity]

New A List releases usually have pretty good Dolby atmos mixes, I don’t know about smaller artist tho.

[@sharpero_o6194]

Great video, fantastic production quality!

[@lavayuki]

I have the airpods pro 2 and for headphones have only ever used Beats, which all broke. For my next set of headphones, I plan on waiting for the next gen of these, as I heard they are planning something later this year

[@milza1290]

This video was really good he went into some good detail that definetely helped my decision!

[@agentfletcher]

I’ve had mine for a little over 2 years and recently ordered new ear cushions and it made them like new. I didn’t realize how dirty and squished the cushions got although a little expensive at $69 it definitely worth getting if your headphones are over a year old with heavy use.

[@darkmattterr]

great review as always josh. i had similar thoughts in my video but def just learned about the button press thing from yours 😂 these headphones are still so good and mine have held up crazy well after almost 3 years!

[@Nigeltx2]

I got mine January 2021 at an open box price from Best Buy. They've been great and the build quality makes them feel like they can last for years. I hope apple changes the port to USB C soon though.

[@kenc.852]

I bought a pair in April 2022 new from Best Buy because there weren’t any Certified Geek Squad pairs available and soon returned them after a couple weeks because of the high price and felt comfortable with my Air Pods Pro at the time. After coming back from vacation last August and seeing a lot of people on the airplane wearing regular headphones (a majority being Air Pods Max), I fiqured I would check back to see if Best Buy had the ones I wanted. They did and I got them for under $400. Still use them.

[@christianknkl]

Thanks to european law they have to change it to usbc to sell it in the eu 🙌🏻 thanks god

[@brandonelam4284]

@@christianknkl maybe they’ll come out with the updated headphones when they do the new iPads

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@christianknkl Only if they make an updated model... they don't have to change any existing products. Theoretically they could sell the lightning version for years to come.

[@jamesroadnight5327]

Ive had mine for 2 years, still love them!!

[@SankalpSinha]

I was reconsidering to get these after but the smart case and re-connect after idling 24+ hrs points suggested to hold back. Thanks for pointing out smaller experience details that other reviewers don't cover.

[@pianoperson1014]

Mine don't actually do that!

[@is3commander]

Reconnect only when you not using case?

[@willmill7422]

I’ve had the AirPods Max for a little over a year now, I bought them the night before a ten hour plane ride and they’re honestly a game changer. As a college student they’re a daily necessity, I don’t leave the house without them. Noise cancellation is great I wear them while studying, walking to class, eating lunch, I even started wearing them to the gym and the experience really isn’t that bad. Yes they are expensive but keep your eye out for refurbished pairs. I got mine from Best Buy for about $100 off and that’s still a lot of money but I genuinely have not once regretted the purchase.

[@joemichael5155]

People need to stop using game changer for things that are not game changers lmaooo

[@willmill7422]

@@joemichael5155 I would definitely classify noise cancelling headphones on a 10 hour flight with crying babies in front of you as a game changer, especially having used headphones that aren’t remotely comparable to the AirPods Max

[@samanthabatista2831]

Omg same. It’s a must if your a college student

[@cultok]

@@joemichael5155what’s a gamer changer for you might be different for other ppl

[@JonathanTalksHW]

I’m gonna wait for the second gen maxes and hope they have a power button combined with the anc transparency button and a better casing (hoping this is true)

[@kazukiaj8565]

At this point, AirPods (not headphones) are the greatest pieces of Bluetooth audio tech ever invented if you have an apple eco-system. You can run, workout, you don’t even know you have them on, they are so easy to put in your pocket, you don’t get fatigue, it is half the price of this headphones, and mine has been still doing good after 3 years. I also have the Sony mx4, and I love them, but at the end of the day, I realize that AirPods are just the greatest

[@PetePohjanniemi]

There is no competition

[@juanrincon777]

Great video! I feel like you haaaaad to mention the fact that they're due for an update soon (hopefully!) just in case someone was looking to buy rn

[@darkmattterr]

i mention it in my review, but i still personally think it’s a great buy at a used or open box price even if a new gen comes out soon!

[@brandongarner95]

I picked up a pair this week after using the Sony XM2's as my over ear the past 6 years. Sound clarity and bass is not as good, but I love the comfort much more and the Apple ecosystem. On another topic, what Apple Watch Ultra band is that?

[@Viral_Stuf]

Hey, man. Your video looks and sounds great. Can you share your studio lighting and mic setup? Thanks.

[@justinfawcett6323]

This video made me subscribe. Great production and information.

[@Phospherone]

I’ve had the max for almost 2 years now. I really do not have an issue with the case or the fact they don’t fully turn off. No version of AirPods fully turn off. Everything is always ready to connect once they emerge from their case. Just get in the habit of putting them away. It’s really that easy. 💯

[@mwaiwathu]

How have you been dealing with the condensation issue? Had to replace two pairs that died because of that. but South Africa can get quite humid I guess.

[@Su-mx7ix]

Idk about the Max but the transparency mode on my Pro actually amplifies the outside voice vs just becoming transparent. I can hear more with the earphones in than I can without them. I find it interesting that’s not the case with these much better built headphones.

[@Emoneysolitt]

No because why does nobody understand this I be having super hearing with my headphones on

[@javiersalas1606]

Very informative video, I’m not sure to buy those yet if they release the 2nd gen this year

[@akshobramkumar5993]

got these as the beats+pro weren't available at the store near my place. but man is the audio better than my airpods pro gen 2

[@jennifergala]

Just got the Bose Ultra. I also have the Airpods Max. My Airpods Max have connections problem. In the subway it takes like 10 mnts to connect. Apple can't fix them. They also gave me a new pair same problem. Sound is very good.

[@youlooklikemycrush4512]

Straight to the point! I got sonymx5 for 2years and love it. Light weight, comfortable and suitable for patite girl like me but I've always like the apple's design.

[@Zaccyonline]

Can’t decide if I wanna grab these now or wait for the inevitable usb-c h2 upgrade

[@beastyboy2647]

Thought the same thing before getting mine but at the same time we all have a spare lighting cable laying around lol

[@Gravesfam]

H2 isn’t coming

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@Gravesfam Only Mark Gurman has said that... same dude that said new Ipads were coming in january, then Fabruary, then March, then April now he's predicting May. Dude pulls guesses out of his arse.

[@XzavierBonds]

I was thinking Apple would drop an updated pair at the October event and when they didn’t I just bought the second gen AirPod pros. H2 features and half the price 😉

[@Gravesfam]

@@XzavierBonds smart man

[@Lt_Starburst]

They're nice, but I'm gonna hold on to my dollars and see what they do with Gen2. Mostly due to that silly case and not being able to turn it off...

[@JoshuaChang]

Hopefully gen 2 comes out soon! They could make it lighter, add lossless audio, and yeah definitely improve the power situation.

[@TheAngeloMarques]

I'm sorry for changing the subject but I really like your Apple Watch strap, can you tell me where did you get it? Looks awesome with your Apple Watch Ultra! Amazing video, as always!

[@JoshuaChang]

Thank you! Here's the strap: bit.ly/3whTD3M

[@guylainedesmarais3248]

Ok, so my take : I’ve had the AirPod Max since august 2021 and I still like them a lot. They are very confortable (even though I’m VERY petite), excellent build quality (mine still look like new), great sound sound really good. BUT… I also got the latest AirPods Pro recently. And I have to say that unfortunately the technology in the AirPods Max is now obsolete. I agree, they still have their qualities, but Spatial Audio and noise cancelling are not up to par compared to the new generation. So, are they still great? Yes, and I still use my Max almost all day, everyday at work (open space office…). But there is NO way they are worth the fulll price now. Although it seems like they’re never going to come, I say wait for the new version. Or try to buy the current version on sale. Just for context, I use the Max’s for listening to music, in the office, or while travelling (planes), while I use the Pro’s when walking, in public transportation, at the gym. So they both have their specific usefulness for me. Can’t wait for the new Max to come out!!!!

[@mchestnut1970]

Nice video. Also what apple ultra band are you wearing ?

[@JoshuaChang]

Thanks! It's the Nomad Titanium one. I love it. bit.ly/3whTD3M

[@FiddlePistol]

Nice, I was just thinking about buying these 👍

[@Hangman281983]

Thank you for such a wonderful review. I have been dreaming about these headphones since 2020, but the price, then and now, is, to put it mildly, biting. At the moment I am the owner of Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones. I won’t say that these are bad headphones, but if the ear pads become unusable due to sweat and it’s not always possible to replace them, you know, it’s annoying. As I understand it, AirPods Max ear pads do not have this problem. The only advantage of the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones is the presence of a wired connection if there is no way to charge. Airpods Max, as far as I know, are deprived of this opportunity because even if they are zero-wired, the wired connection will allow you to listen to music. As for weight, probably after Bose, Airpods Max will be a little heavy, although to be honest, sometimes I got tired of Bose.

[@supertech0107]

thank you for your awesome Video my oppinion is they are worth every cent I bought them 1 month ago and I am very happy with them

[@anthonydicap]

Just bought them. Definitely worth it.

[@douglasfinnegan2680]

Wish people would review the phone calls aspect on these. I returned two sets as everyone complained they couldn’t hear me

[@SocietyOfOne]

Going to Germany in a couple weeks so was thinking about copping these. I already have Air Pod Pros 2nd Gen but the Maxes look pretty sweet

[@Sparkball]

No USB C and 20h battery is a disgrace

[@ZEROCOOLLTV]

I loved the Sony XM4s. And when it was time to Upgrade to the XM5 I was so disappointed, massive head fatigue in an hour, the noise canceling is like 10 steps back. I want the Apples but no power button is a deal breaker for me. So I think my next pair is going to be the Bose. I really hope Sony realizes the mistake they made with the Xm5, but I still have my XM4 as my daily driver and thinking about buying another pair before they aren't in stock anymore as a back up incase mine ever stop working. Noise Canceling is my biggest feature and I worry cause the airpod pros buds claim noise canceling and they are awful and the sony xm5 being so bad its almost like they are trying to punk us.

[@AC-lt5ro]

@Joshua Chang non video related, which brand “white square” webcam was that on top of your lg monitor. Also which model Apple Watch Ultra brand is that?

[@JoshuaChang]

Opal C1 + Nomad Titanium band: bit.ly/3whTD3M

[@artie418]

got them last month. totally worth it.

[@daryllgerona635]

I lost my airpods pro 2 so I got the airpods max last week and I am loving it. 😊

[@DNSMist]

Damn that sucks personally I’d prefer in ear in public rather than over ear

[@LaMereACaniche]

@@DNSMistIt depends for me. If I'm home chilling or walking to the office I'd probably use the max over the pros 2. For the gym, running and cycling I use the airpods pro 2.

[@elena0928]

I love mine so much , got them when its launched. I use these and for gym i use anker q30 cuz i dont wanna ruin the apm. But . If i didnt have apm. I would wait for the 2 which might be releasing this year

[@MAfiaqueen_1427]

does it work on other apps other than apple music or apple tv like youtube or amazon music or spotify

[@notlupo2471]

before watching the video: not worth bc there’s no USB-C

[@JoshuaChang]

Waiting for the day I can get rid of my lightning cable… unfortunately I still use a Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad 😂

[@ProjectileGrommet]

I have a feeling all four of these will be getting usb c by the end of 2024

[@jamesgotman]

I saw a pair for £100 was about to buy. Thank god I saw your comment. Got iPhone 15. iPad Air. AirPods USB C.

[@roboteen]

Not worth it because theres better headphones for less than half the price.

[@98noir94]

@@roboteenyeah the sound isn’t as balanced as the AirPods. I’ve tried multiple top headphones. I still went AirPod Max. I don’t use it much but when I use it it is amazing.

[@Whatmobiledeal]

Just went into the Apple Store to test the AirPod Max out and I was extremely disappointed. The ANC was awful and nowhere near as good as my AirPod Pros(Gen 2). Build quality is incredible but the fact these are like £500 with WORSE ANC means you should really avoid these unfortunately. Thank god I tried these for myself and not just relied on KZbin reviews! Take my advice and try them for yourself before buying

[@lucasecclestone8338]

Should I buy a pair now or wait for a potential second gen AirPods Max?

[@jeffcampbell3608]

Hey great video! What is your apple watch set up?!

[@JoshuaChang]

Thanks mate! Apple Watch Ultra and this strap: bit.ly/3whTD3M

[@jeffcampbell3608]

@@JoshuaChang Awesome, thanks man!

[@MCKornbred]

Honestly I love mine. There were a couple days when I had to let them dry out because I accidentally splashed water on them and using old school EarPods when my AirPods Pro would die were the biggest pain in the @$$. There’s definitely room for improvement but they’re still fantastic and I missed them terribly while they were out of commission.

[@darrenfenoglio199]

I love mine but suddenly after a couple of years they disconnect if I bump them.... they are way better sounding than SONY or BOSE or BEATS I have them all... but I am really annoyed that suddenly they are failing.

[@anthonycartaya4192]

Are they good for running/exercising? Cuz I want them to casually trot or just walk around in the track but I’m not sure if it’s worth to spend 500$ if there’s better options in the market

[@RaisEbrahim]

they are not waterproof and dont stay on super well, go with the airpod pro 1 or 2, 2s are better though

[@williammcclusk]

I would love to see you do a video on Beyerdynamics amiron wireless headphones. They’re very similar in price and build quality. But a comparison video would be fantastic, cause im torn which to buy 🤣

[@marcobattistella2968]

Where did you buy your Apple Watch Ultra band? It’s amazing!

[@JoshuaChang]

Thanks! Here’s a link: bit.ly/3whTD3M

[@merenaya]

Does it hurt after using them for a while? Love your content xx

[@paullegler299]

He said no in his video

[@donpablo2]

Have them for 2 years and still like them a lot. Maybe not so comfortable during plane trips, but i can use Pro 2 instead.

[@thicctiger456]

bro 😭 i just ordered mine yesterday and i already know ima love it and when the airpod max’s 2 come out ill just get those if they here are more significant changes!! like water resistance!!

[@Puchatopi]

I want to spend a good amount of money on a high quality headphones, I have a JBL and they work fine, but I wanted to be able to hear the music in a better quality and also have a better noise cancelling. Thank you for the review, I will save money while waiting for the second gen to see which one to buy😊❤

[@shamekka6]

Great Video just purchased a pair. This was A1

[@fty-ys4ni]

I just hope that the much anticipated revision allows for audio over USB. Can’t believe they haven’t enabled that over a software update or something.

[@GregStew]

Nice review. I’ll wait for the next version.

[@Grt1n]

I really want these but don’t know if I should wait since I know this year will probably have a refresh.

[@PedroAmA]

Does it work with any like lg smart tv without appel tv?

[@Arnoldismouldy]

Haven’t watched the vid yet but I’ve been waiting for Max 2 for AGES

[@natissasmr]

Please check out the new Sonos Ace headphones. I wanna hear a review about them, because their other products are amazing!

[@leeclark5965]

I had mine from day one and they is not a mark on them so when people bash the case they comes with it’s completely wrong the biggest problem with the AirPod max is they are made by Apple if they were made by Sony or Bose they would be classed as the greatest headphones at that price

[@joseaavellanet4322]

Great video, very informative. Just a pair, from Amazon $449 loving my new AirPods Max.

[@joemichael5155]

My nephew has these. I like them but I won’t buy them until Apple puts USBC on them. I have the new Bose Ultras and they’re great as well. They have a better case, USBC, on/off button, and they even come with the 3.5 to 2.5 mm audio cable. Got them on sale at Best Buy.

[@AG-en5y]

Brah $100 for the mesh? That's pure insanity

[@lmallard3788]

is bluetooth connectivity at 5.0 much of an issue with devices having 5.3?

[@ryanvattimo7189]

Anyone else having issues with condensation water inside of it? well i’ve used them in the gym which I don’t recommend AT ALL. One day later i used them for like 30mins and it still kinda formed a bit of condensation on the side. I immediately bought Apple care+ cause I was scared so ig im save now if anything happens right?

[@isaiasvargas2515]

Would you say they are worth for someone outside the ecosystem? Like I only got and IPad my phone is android and PC windows.

[@sippysnail9452]

no i would recommend sony xm5’s with the sony app rather than the apm

[@vladyslav135]

I just sold my white AirPods Max for 400 euro, and bought smaller AirPods Pro 2 Type C. The reason was that it is extremely uncomfortable to travel with, because they are large and take a lot of backpack space. Lightning is another con. And the biggest con for me was the lack of new features that AirPods Pro have.

[@TheCopyingRonJ1]

I love the sound quality of the APM but imo they’re so heavy and uncomfortable. The Bose QC45’s are such a great choice

[@edwinmejia2943]

On the Sony you you can cover the right side and it will auto put you in transparency mode and that’s with one hand

[@mr.dude1338]

ngl after 4 years they have held up amazing,y in the line-up

[@nehasharma-gd9jg]

They are 100%worth! I love these , it’s a product of you have it and use it then you know how amazing they are 👍🏻

[@arunabirari9747]

No one cares

[@AngomWatson]

New subscriber unlock 🎉❤❤

[@maui.tech.0415]

I still have mine and I just use them as smoke seshs and going on walks with them.

[@christophermoultrie4343]

I want to get them !! But when the air pod pro max 2 drop ?

[@swift71]

Nice video! I'm a satisfied viewer of this video and I would recommend it🤩

[@hornbag1]

I've had them for 3 years and the only thing I regret is not getting the green one ;-;

[@odedhuri4710]

Just letting you know, On the XM5 you can rest your palm on the touch pad on the right and it stops the music and turns on transparency until you remove your arm from the track pad.. Another W for XM5 over AirPods Max.