Apple AirPods Max Real-World Test (Headphones Comparison, Battery Test & Vlog)

The new Apple AirPods Max are here and I take them throughout my day here in NYC to see how they compare to other popular noise-canceling headphones on the market, as well as how the battery lasts on them and, yes, we discuss the ridiculous case and if the price is worth it. Let me know what you think!
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[@tdrawup]

Visiting to your friends house and talking about it and experiencing together was the nicest part of the nice video

[@iamspeeed295]

Facts

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

The obnoxiously cute puppy and delicious food content were my favourite parts! ❤️

[@LifehackerAsh]

Out of all the Airpods Max videos, this is the one I liked most. And that part where you showed that to your friends, it's very nice. Good to see reactions of regular "non-nerd" people (Assuming they are).

[@AlexisDimes]

Lol yeah “non-nerd” people

[@jvtechtea]

Watched this with my AirPods Pro in and every time you changed the sound mode I thought my buds were possessed... 🤪

[@TheUnlockr]

😂😈

[@jamesherrera6973]

Where your video at Joshua ?? I enjoy watching ur video like from the note 20 ultra to the Apple Watch ⌚️

[@JorgeAndresVazquez]

Same!

[@drdelirious8899]

@Nick ツ they work great on a plane I was so happy I couldn’t hear the engine noises

[@babyyoda9943]

@Nick ツ I don’t have them but I’ve heard different things about them. The noise cancellation is supposed to be really good for the size, but really, it’s not that good. This is what I’ve heard though.

[@Vishalkundu22]

Finally, a sensible review of these headphones on KZbin. Thanks man.

[@raymondtan892]

I have both the xm4 and APM. All i can say is this is a good review of the headphone. Real life opinions are great and helpful for those who planning to buy the Airpod Max. The audio and features tested are exactly the real thing, even better than listening to binaural test.

[@Nightowl1990]

This style of videos never gets old my fav way to watch any review I enjoy it a lot thank you!

[@WYSbyAdamLash]

Cool review man! The idea to put a mic inside to let us get a feel for the headphones is genius 👍🏻

[@JorgeAndresVazquez]

The shiba Inu was my favorite part of the video. He’s gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@dannywinget]

Always solid my friend.

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you, bud! Means a lot coming from you🙏

[@cadenchurchill4296]

The way you did the tests with the microphone in the headphones worked so well and was very useful. Excellent review as always! I know this comment is like 3 years late, been going through so many of his videos recently 😊

[@topperharley8322]

Really this is the perfect review. Stick to this length. Let's hope 2021 has a million subs in store for you.

[@MalcolmREBORN]

This was an outstanding video. I was really immersed. I wanna say good job!

[@jttcosmos]

Using more side pressure may be a good way to aleviate some of the weight on the top of the head, but it makes for some fun potential headaches for folks with glasses. So far all headphones that use that approach have ended up going straight back. Soft padding doesn't really help either (depends on the glasses, but with most of mine that's a nope), so typically it's either light headphones or ones that use a fancy weight distribution on the top of the head.

[@dread8900]

you have a good point with the glasses. that is where the pros 2nd gen come in handy

[@darkstepwarrior88]

It has the perfect mix of real world testing, outdoor shots and real people testing it. Like that you put it beautiful shots of your walking around and buying stuff

[@ketowolf]

Really enjoyable review, especially when you visited your friends! Very homey style section and felt comfy and candid! I really want these AirPods Pro max… but I’m trying to be patient and see if V2’s are released anytime soon with a better case… The price is steep…but I want them enough to cave in, even if it’ll hurt a bit. The sound quality, the build quality, the apple ecosystem integration, and the slim profile of them are really appealing. (All other headphones look GIANT oh my head, so I love the love the slim design of these)

[@justingray8161]

the microphone put in the airpods actually amazed, I've never used any noise canceling anything so that was fricken cool

[@beaniemac83]

Great video thanks really enjoyed it, and appreciate the effort you went to show them in real life situations. I loved the way you had a friend try them out to see what they think and compare the the ones they use themselves, I’ve not seen that before 👍

[@38odin]

Love your review style man. It's very comfortable and relatable

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you so much!

[@Dobolt]

Brilliant review. I watch all the other big KZbin channels and to be honest you’ve really stepped up the review game 😁 brilliant style and so much talent. 👏

[@moranmono]

The snow is beautiful 😍 ❤ great review 👌

[@abhijeetnayak2910]

Great videos David! The real world test series is a breath of fresh air for product review videos. Loved it, thanks!

[@numerics77]

Loved your real life review. I watched it with my brand new AirPods Max. I have the same Bose 35 series your friend has.. and I agree, the AirPodsMax is better. To me, much better. Now, I never worry about folding them up as your friend, but the weight distribution on my head is a big deal.. just that would have been worth the price difference to me. However, the Bose was given to me by my last company.. hard to complain. Last night, I was trying to use my Bose, which is almost 4 years old, and had trouble with my bluetooth connection. It's always been a problem in that once its connected to .. like my AppleTV, and now I want to use it on my iMac, the connection is difficult. Need to unhook, (i.e. forget the device), to pair with the other. So, far my new AirPodsMax has been seamless on that front. As far as the money goes... it was steep for me, but I use either my tax refund, or my work bonus to treat myself, so I don't let price be the issue.. I just make sure its the thing I want. Finally, I agree about the case... for all that you and I might have gleaned from the price - that Apple was making a high-end device, that really is oxymoronic.

[@hanochkurian5933]

This is how headphone reviews should be. Love them ❤️🙌

[@Mobiltelekomnet]

Great headphone but that smartcase(!) is awful

[@mattpergolski4759]

The thing I liked about this the most was the experience. I feel like I lived your life for the day. Also the AirPods max seem like great headphones - not so outlandish of a price for someone with a bunch of gift cards!

[@RichYork]

Your reviews are so different and vloggy not so much of the same thing I really love'em, I know I don't want these my sony wf1000xm3's work just fine lol but I wanted to see what you thought and wanted to see your day 🔥💯💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@thomaschan7820]

As usual, its always very incisive especially to someone who is blind. You can really hear the differences between all those headphones. On top of all those you review, we always have a little tour of the new environment like a good tour guide. Keep it up and I still love to enjoy this real world test.

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you so much, Thomas! 🙏

[@puppyfeat]

Nice vid, as ever. This is one Apple product I can definitely resist, although I'd still like to try them out!

[@richardeyiangho3269]

Very wholesome video and review. Keep up the great work! You've earned a new sub :)

[@Mike_Vlogs_YT]

Great review! I like the real world point of view

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

Great video Dave I'm not big on headphones but I enjoyed watching this.

[@MikeyBats]

It’s always a great morning waking up to one of your Real world test videos...

[@robbykidman]

this is the kind of review we want if we cant have the actual headphones to test. awesome

[@timtwining5943]

Excellent piece. Best review I have seen of the Pods Max. Also the pasta looked fantastic!!!

[@king12drake]

one of the best review videos I have seen on the Airpods Max. It made my decision easier as I found them on sale for 400 dollars

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!

[@chriswilcox8977]

Forget the headphones, Shiba Inu puppy wins me over :)

[@jonhh6918]

A great video as always ! I love your real world tests. We can actually relate. The Sony have a great sound and they don’t cost as much. The noise canceling seems better on the Sony. The dog is so cute.

[@davem.2788]

Great Video. The visit to the friends house and their input was great. Apple has realized that they have such an enormous fan base that their fans will pay practically anything for an Apple product. AND - all other things being equal, Apple products are beautiful and function incredibly well. They have established a top tier brand and people are more than willing to pay a lot of money for their products. Great video! Keep 'em coming!

[@xen-morph]

Funny, the Montblanc"s were also my choice for new headphones, before the Max was released, but there were very few reviews for the Blanc, and I was just waiting to make a choice, luckily the Max was released :)

[@mjjm6220]

IF I actually needed another pair of hp, and I don't, I'd buy the Montblanc...like the style, having an on/off button, aptX, and a real case....all those items missing on the 🍎🎧.

[@babyyoda9943]

Been waiting for this! Great video!

[@Ronnieleec]

This was a lovely video. Thank you. I have the Sony WH 3, Bose QC, AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro and AirPods Pro. The Max destroys the others, in my book. I especially love spatial audio. I expect Apple will release a new Apple TV that will allow for spatial sound. I expect them to launch other enhancements for the Max too. The Powerbeats are my go to for cycling, which I do a lot. I exercise in the Powerbeats and AirPods Pro. I typically wear my Bose in bed. They are light and comfy. I can even place my head on pillow if I want. The Max I will wear when watching movies, listening to music and possibly for travel. Just yesterday, I ordered a soft/premium drawstring bag for the Max. I think it will protect them pretty well (with booty shorts case) in my backpack. The most important earphones for me are the AirPods Pro. The noice canceling is great, transparency very good, nice sound and small. They are my Zoom friends and are a part of my EDC-every day carry-along with Spyderco pocket knife, Streamlight flashlight, mask, small hand sanitizer and iPhone. I can’t forget LCP 2, when necessary. The AirPods Pro and Max are a great team. I will likely give my Sony’s to my son. I used to keep them in my travel backpack/briefcase, but had started just using AirPods Pro on plane flights. Keep up the great work. Your friends are great sports. Happy Holidays.

[@jahedulsheikh]

Great video man.... Appreciate the work!

[@yggdrssil00]

Those $600 heaphones are beautiful, And the mic quality is super good

[@wildtango]

Going to your friends' house and sharing the experience and conversation around the product was absolutely the best part, with the food porn as a nice bonus. More of this please!

[@TheUnlockr]

Aw thank you! Appreciate the feedback!

[@GearWave]

Always a GREAT experience bro.. Keep up the good work!!!

[@Fermerswife]

Really liked seeing that your “normal” user friends thought of them! Great video.

[@nofxslc]

I upgraded to the APM from Bose QC35’s and after a few days, I honestly couldn’t go back. The APM is like having a car with power door locks and the Bose is like going from that back to a car with manual locks. Everything is a bit better with the APM, more refined...but what really gets me is just the feeling of them. Once you get used to the aluminum and steel, it’s really hard to put on plastic headphones again. At first I was concerned the APM was going to be a little too heavy, but after about 10 mins I forget they’re even there. The Bose just feel cheap and flimsy to me now.

[@DaveFarr]

Great video, one of the best covering these headphones. Stylish, enjoyable, with lots of good info and perspective. You gave us both a sense of how they fit into the market and how they'd fit (or not fit) into our lives. AND the flow felt natural. I'm guessing that planning, arranging, and editing were challenging to get just right, but you pulled off quite a trick. Made it look easy. Is the case useless on purpose, to create a 3rd-party market?

[@venci005]

Thanks David 👊🏻☺️ This is a mouthful test and you have people who tested it for ya, and quite a good feedback to be honest. Well, your content is changing A LOT! 🙂🍲 Keep it up, and i’ll keep watching.

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

Love seeing the snow ❤️👌 Great review!

[@nhampt1]

Great review with real-world examples and comparisons. Nicely done, thanks for sharing!

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheProsirius]

late tanks for this good Vid. It helps me more then most others i could find, because you do some real world tests, what shows these Headphones strengths and weaknesses in a good way. After long time of deciding about the meaning of such pair of Headphones beside my other decent cable driven Ones, the deeper Price at my Retailer today and your helpful Infos let me pull the trigger. Glad i found this Infos, otherwise i would be to unshure still.(the real time ANC and the soundstage with the transparency mode was the one i was not shure. After your showcase it was a clear thing) So, thank you Dude, Kudos

[@LouJ247]

Awesome review, love your style bro.

[@devonmcmanus2327]

I have been enjoying these real-world tests of yours for quite a while. Just wanted to throw in the rare comment saying good job. Keep up the great content!

[@LE_NOMAD90]

Watched it all great review/vlog. XM4s are on the way. Was that Carbonara BTW?

[@AnandKumar-wb4cn]

Awesome review Man!...loved it!!

[@paulstevenryanbioumla-nk8cf]

Very great test

[@piiits_life]

I love those day in life videos 😍

[@TheVorst]

I have the AirPod max, I can’t understand why people on KZbin always talk about the case issue. I put this thing about 100 times inside a bag. I have not a single scratch. Do you reviewers have some allergic reaction to this case.. Are you have all Needles and pins in your bags. I just can’t get it. For me it fits the purpose. Quick to insert and to remove. It is like camera issue, the best camera is the one you have always with you. I understand that some people will disagree what I’m saying. But for me this little insert protection is always next to me. The biggest concern I have, is to drop this headset. With this bigger protection cases are only used when really necessary. In my case it there always on when not in use. Is is on when I’m not using it next to my computer on my couch all the time. Is a full protective case a better protection, of course it is.

[@Krieky]

Always visit friends as part of the vlog! Sigh, I miss NYC. I miss snow days in NYC. Been 10 years since I left. Completely agreed with your friend on the convenience aspect.

[@Ivan41424]

The best review on KZbin great work

[@thiernob.6273]

The mic on the pods sounds better than the XM4 😱

[@shreyanshyadav3285]

You want good mics buy the nc700 ..... Xm's are mainly for music call quality is disastrous compared to the boses or pods max....

[@josephllewellyn6707]

I just want to say that this was a great, real world review of the APMs. Not to say that other reviewers don't do a great job, but you went straight into the variables that I think most consumers will think about compared to the technical details and specs of the headphones. What really made this video great was the vlog like style (well I guess you could say it was a tech review+vlog?). This one aspect, to me, helps provide a more real world, real people type of review for the APMS, especially when you had your friends try them and talk about it in a casual setting. Great work and awesome content👌

[@yassirhafce4977]

I like this kind of video👌 Real world testing video are very entertaining Keep up the good work👍

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Loved the vid looking forward to the next one!

[@geraldpolymath]

Great video. You picked the right color. All ready ordered mine.

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

David Amazing Video so enjoyed and the puppy is absolutely beautiful,Thanks so much for sharing Deb👌✌

[@SJF15]

Ambient sound on the Airpods was way better than the other two. I have the Sony M3's, but will probably get the Blue Airpods to match my new Pacific Blue 12 Pro Max. I'm jealous of your snow, would love a white Christmas in the UK.

[@sweettea731]

The neurophones are excellent pair of headphones they're my favorite

[@ludacrs]

Love your videos. They're always a joy to watch.

[@elfuegohumano]

So far the best review of Airpods Max. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gpvelev]

I heard about you from Mr Mobile’s road trip video. I like your style of video making. It’s concise, it holds my attention, it’s fun yet without that ever so popular snark or edginess other KZbinrs exhibit. I’m a subscriber now.

[@arkantochiron]

13:46 The way the song goes "I'll give you everything", right after Siri has responded to and completed a task in the midst of challenging conditions (music and ambient sound) is Siri voicing her commitment. :D

[@RPGosavi]

What a wholesome video :) Well done

[@rahulesiripally6896]

Awesome job great efforts bro ✌🏻

[@alexjohan204]

I bought them now for €300 and for that price they are awesome and i am totally into the Apple ecosysteem so i am very very satisfied

[@Alex-uy8zx]

Another great and unique review. Thanks!

[@FilipeFernandes107]

The airpods max crushed everyone on transparency mode, however the sound quality with Noise Cancellation was much better on the Sonny’s.

[@bigrob9759]

Damn David, you made me get these after watching this whole entire video. Even though they’re pricy I actually ended up loving these headphones. That NC as well as the other features are flawless. All in all, I appreciate the review, info and the style of your videos are unique. Cheers mate 😎👌🎧

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!

[@denisdionnesalut5325]

Do you want a good reason to buy the AirPods Max? Sound integrity. Aluminum is one of the best material to carry sound waves, while plastic absorbs sound waves. And that is easy to prove. Buy any plastic protective cups made for the AirPods Max, put them on your AirPods Max, and you will hear the difference: some bass is gone, and the treeble seems higher, while the voice is changed. With plastic headphones, you just hear the residual sound waves not absorbed by the plastic cup.

[@ralph_d_youtuber8298]

Thanks For the Video bro. Been waiting for this.

[@FatihBerberr]

just found your channel - LOVE IT❤️

[@TheUnlockr]

Thank you!!

[@hanswurst7131]

Nice Video!! Love your angle on the market. My wife has the QC35-IIs and they are good/great, but to me with up to 4 devices and changing I really love the convenience of my AirPods Pros switching too much to go back to a manual BT-switching life... If I‘m finally in the market for over-ears, it might be the Max for me

[@TheUnlockr]

Thanks so much!

[@richbarbal86]

Already bought the white ones! Hope they don’t get dirty in one day 🤞🏻

[@vhol93]

Best color! Awesome video :)

[@mustafa1984455]

Absolutely I have both I am in the APPLE ecosystem it just work

[@jeanbutinfrench]

The blond girl is totally me, I really don’t want to spend the money, I keep seeing AirPods Max vídeos waiting for the price to drop in my country, why do they look so fucking dope, seeing the opinion of non KZbinrs was a really standout part in this review

[@zuhaibkamal2895]

really liked the new part of showing it to non tech savy people keep up buddy

[@richbarbal86]

Great video!!! 👍🏻

[@sven1669]

Greetings from cologne where the gaffel kölsch at 7:00 comes from

[@galefraney]

Fantastic video, great comparison. I was hoping you’d do a bit more in-depth sound comparison with the Monblancs ... you made me very curious.

[@michaelpham8611]

To be honest yeah! I would actually go ahead and pull the trigger, but I'm still thinking about which one to get, the Sony XM4 or the Airpods max.

[@carlostiradocota]

Please make a review about the Montblanc. They look awesome

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video.

[@JeremyDeBose]

I want those XM4s.

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

Honestly, if you're comparing the style, the Montblanc crush the pods.

[@MikeyBats]

The Sony’s weren’t bad either...I would say a close second

[@AaronFigFront]

subjectively

[@k88kee]

MBs were super tacky

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Great video.. I'm checking out your older stuff.. good name to . I'm another David to.. keep up the great work..

[@TheUnlockr]

Ha thank you!

[@islahkhan_iii]

More headphones review from you! 😄 Maybe it's time for you to upgrade using a binaural headset for us to listen more closer than the headphones sound like. As always, love the real-world test.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Aww, as if I possibly need any more reasons to just love your videos even more than I already do! I wasn’t prepared for the absolute cuteness that is 14:07 (the whole obnoxiously cute puppy content) and I think it's just too much! ☺️😍 Also, that delicious food content 15:02… looks absolutely amazing! 😋

[@TheUnlockr]

Ha thank you so much!

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

@@TheUnlockr I'll be honest, I watched those few minutes with the little Shiba Inu puppy way too much! 😁

[@coolcos24]

Great content!! I’ll go wit the AirPods max just cause I’m in the apple eco system but if I had a android then def the Sony’s